Sophie Mihalko, Cyber Security Graduate Student Advisor

AGENDA
• Welcome to DEN@Viterbi & USC
• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Degree Requirements
• Cyber Security Dept. Policies, Procedures, Tips
• Advisement: DEN D-clearance
• DEN Contact Information
• Q & A
Agenda | 1

Welcome to DEN@Viterbi and USC
Sophie Mihalko, Cyber Security Graduate Student
Advisor
Contact info:
Phone 213-740-4739
Email srobert@usc.edu
-Advise MS students
-Began at USC Spring 2013
-From France
-Email works best
-If in LA, always happy to meet in person
-Contact me for an appointment
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UNIVERSITY CALENDAR – SPRING 2014
Jan. 10 Last day to register and pay without late fee
Jan. 13 Spring semester classes begin
Jan. 13-17 Late registration and change of program
Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, University Holiday
Jan. 31 Last day to drop a class without a mark of "W," except for
Monday-only classes, and receive a 100% refund
Jan. 31 Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Jan. 31 Last day to register and add classes
Jan. 31 Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit
Jan. 31 Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance
University Calendar | 3

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR – SPRING 2014 continued
Feb. 4 Last day to drop a Monday – only class without a mark of “W” and receive a 100% refund or change to Pass/No Pass or
Audit
Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day, University Holiday
Mar. 17-22 Spring Recess – No Classes
April 11 Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W”
May 2 Spring semester classes end
May 3-6 Study days
May 7-14 Final examinations
May 16 Commencement
May 21 Summer 2013 classes begin
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR | 6

Master of Science in Cyber Security (CYBR)
The Master of Cyber Security requires a total of 27 units minimum to graduate.
Required Courses: 18 Units
INF 520 | Foundations of Information Security
INF 521 | Applications of Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
INF 522 | Policy: The Foundation for Successful Information Assurance
INF 523 | Assurance in Cyberspace and Applied to Information Security
INF 524 | Distributed Systems and Network Security
INF 527 | Secure Systems Engineering
Elective Courses: 9 Units
CSCI 530 | Security Systems
CSCI 531 | Applied Cryptography
INF 525 | Trusted System Design, Analysis, and Development
INF 526 | Secure Systems Administration
INF 528 | Computer and Network Forensics
Program Review | 6

MS CYBR cont’d
Spring 2014 class offerings:
INF 520 – Foundations of Information Security - 3 units
INF 521 – Applications of Cryptography and Cryptanalysis - 3 units
INF 522 – Policy: The Foundation for Successful Information Assurance - 3 units
INF 523 – Assurance in Cyberspace and Applied to Information Security
All 4 classes are offered on-campus and via DEN@Viterbi
Program Review | 7

HOW TO REQUEST D-CLEARANCE FROM DEN
All DEN courses require D-clearance.
1.
Login to DEN Blackboard: http://gapp.usc.edu
2.
Select DEN Tools
3.
Select D Clearance Request Form and submit required information based on course chosen
4.
Approval process takes 1 business day. To check status of D-Clearance go to DEN Tools > D Clearance Status
5.
You can register once your request has been processed. D-clearances expire 7 days from when it is issued so register as soon as you obtain it to secure a seat in a course.
For questions on D-Clearance status, contact masters@gapp.usc.edu
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DEN@Viterbi Contacts
Office of Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP) – www.gapp.usc.edu
DEN@Viterbi Support
Technical support including
Blackboard and training
Homework and Exams
GAPP Advisor for registration, d-clearance, policies and procedures
Tuition Deferment or
Vouchers
Contact Information webclass@usc.edu
213-821-1321 dennotes@usc.edu
, denexam@usc.edu
213-740-9356 ptrinida@usc.edu
213-740-0116 susannas@usc.edu
213-740-8198
Staff
Kevin Chan
Ray Madani
Shirley Schutt
Bianca Richter
Kais Alkuraishi (exams)
Patty Trinidad
Susanna Sahakian
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HAVE A GREAT SPRING SEMESTER!
FIGHT ON!
A recording of this online orientation and presentation will be available for viewing and download on the GAPP website at http://gapp.usc.edu/students/orientation#den .