Cyber Technology, MS | Clayton State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Tasks

Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Network monitoring softwareStorage networking softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system softwareOperating system software

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Forensic program strategy — define organizational standards, methodologies, and tool selection policies that govern digital forensics operations across the enterprise.
Workforce development — design and deliver structured training curricula that advance analyst competency from emerging to proficient levels within a forensic investigations team.
Cross-functional leadership — direct collaborative response to major incidents by coordinating forensic, legal, IT, and executive stakeholders in high-pressure organizational environments.
Innovation roadmap — identify and pilot emerging forensic technologies, integrating new storage networking and expert system capabilities into production investigation workflows.
Policy and governance — author enterprise-level digital evidence handling policies, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards across jurisdictions.
Organizational problem-solving — lead the application of digital forensics capabilities to solve complex business problems, including fraud detection program design and insider threat programs.
Quality assurance oversight — establish and enforce peer-review and quality-control frameworks that maintain the scientific and legal integrity of all forensic outputs.
Stakeholder communication — translate highly technical forensic findings into strategic intelligence briefings for executive leadership and external legal counsel.
Budget and resource planning — allocate personnel, tools, and infrastructure investments to sustain and scale a digital forensics capability aligned with organizational risk priorities.
Industry thought leadership — represent the organization in professional forums, contribute to published research, and shape evolving best practices in the digital forensics field.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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