A Dual-Track Masters Degree Program for Information Security Specialists

本项目为信息保障专业的计算机科学研究生设立奖学金项目。毕业后，学生要参加两年的联邦服务。该项目是一个双轨硕士项目，既可以获得计算机科学硕士学位，也可以获得信息安全专业的跨学科硕士学位。在研讨会和咨询会议上，这两个方向的学生都得到了特别的关注，以帮助他们了解当今社会中信息安全的背景和角色。这包括商界、学术界和政府领导人的定期演讲。学生有机会参与由教师进行的前沿研究项目。通过该课程，学生将获得信息安全和保障方面的宝贵教育背景，获得实践研究经验，获得对行业和研究趋势的看法，并在经历现实问题的同时为政府提供有价值的服务。

This program establishes a scholarship program for computer science graduate students specializing in information assurance. Upon graduation, the students participate in two years of federal service. The program of study is a dual-track masters program, leading to either a master's degree in computer sciences or an interdisciplinary master's degree with specialization in information security. Students in both tracks receive special attention in seminar and advising sessions to help them understand the context and role of information security in today's society. This includes regular presentations by leaders in commerce, academia, and government. Students have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge research projects conducted by faculty. Through this program students receive a valuable educational background in information security and assurance, obtain hands-on research experience, gain perspective on industry and research trends, and provide valuable service to the government while experiencing real-world problems.