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Software SecurityWhat's Your Next Career Move?
The information security field is growing and maturing rapidly; are you positioned to win? A Master's Degree in Information Security from the SANS Technology Institute (STI) will help you build knowledge and skills in management or technical engineering.
STI has two distinct Master's programs focused on Information Security:
- Master of Science in Information Security Engineering (MSISE)
- Master of Science in Information Security Management (MSISM)
Click here to download the PDF Application.
The following courses being offered at CDI 2013 may be applied to an STI master's degree program.
| Course | Certification | Other Info |
|---|---|---|
| SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style | GSEC Gold | |
| SEC 503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth | GCIA Gold | |
| SEC 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling | GCIH | |
| Option of | ||
| FOR508: Advanced Computer Forensic Analysis and Incident Response | GCFA Gold | |
| OR Software Security Training (must have a total of 6 training days and Gold Certs to complete) | ||
| DEV 542: Web Application Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking | GWAPT Gold | |
| Electives: Two electives (no Gold papers) can be chosen from the following courses | ||
| SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender | GCED | |
| SEC505: Securing Windows and Resisting Malware | GCWN | |
| AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems | GSNA | |
| Course | Certification | Other Info |
|---|---|---|
| MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge CompressionTM | GSLC Gold | |
| SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling | GCIH | |
| AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems | GSNA Gold | |
| Software Security Training (must have a total of 6 training days and Gold Certs to complete this option) | ||
| DEV 542: Web Application Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking | GWAPT Gold | |
Scores
To be eligible for transfer into STI, the GIAC Certification score must be current with a score of 80 or above.
Admissions Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree with at least 2.8 GPA (with some exceptions) - unrelated field is okay.
- Leadership Essay and Goal Essay
- Completed Employer Recommendation of Candidate Form, and Resume
- At least 12 months of experience in information technology, security, or audit. Upon graduation from STI, it is expected that you will have at least three years of significant work experience in the field.
Click here for the downloadable Application form, Employer Recommendation of Candidate form, and other details.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@sans.edu or 855-6-SANS-ED (855-672-6733), and we'll be happy to assist you.
Admission and curriculum requirements in effect when a person is admitted to STI are the requirements that will apply to that person.
