The Cybersecurity and Privacy program offers comprehensive knowledge of network-based and system-level attacks and effective countermeasures to ensure that software and cyberinfrastructure are designed and implemented with top-notch security practices. In addition to in-depth knowledge of security mechanisms, standards, and state-of-the-art capabilities, you will also be able to design, develop and operate advanced security techniques and cryptographic systems, which require both a deep understanding of theoretical security concepts and detailed knowledge of security practices.<br>Program objective-Describe cybersecurity and privacy mechanisms, standards and state-of-the-art capabilities.<br>Describe potential cyber attacks and the actors that might perform them, and apply cyber defense methods to prepare a system to repel attacks.<br>Perform security review of applications, systems and infrastructure.<br>Design and implement system, network and infrastructure-level solutions to ensure the security and privacy of communications and data against specific security threats, while understanding the trade-offs between security, usability and performance.<br>Use standard security terminology to communicate effectively with other cybersecurity professionals.<br>Understand the ethical and legal implications of cyber attacks.