r/OMSCyberSecurity

Hi, I'll be starting policy track this fall and I'm looking for some recommendation and feedback.

First, this is my plan:

CORE (6 hours)
CS 6035: Introduction to Information Security
PUBP 6725: Information Security Policies and Strategies

FLEXIBLE CORE (3 hours)
ECE 8813 Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems Security or ECE 8803 Cybersecurity of Drones

REQUIRED COURSES (12 hours)
INTA 6103: International Security
MGT 6727: Privacy for Professionals
PUBP 8803: Security Incident Response
PUBP 8833: Enterprise Cybersecurity Management

ELECTIVE COURSES (6 hours)
CS 6262: Network Security
CS 6265: Reverse Engineering and Binary

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (5 hours)

I'm aiming to get best out of policy and infosec regardless of the workload.

Therefore... I have 3 questions from those of you that have taken the courses already.

1. I'm seeking for feedback of my above plan. Any suggestions to remove or replace some of the courses?
2. What is the best quality course that you would recommend from the program?
3. I've been studying to take CISSP this October and what are your thoughts for taking PUBP 6725 and PUBP 8833? Do you think it would be beneficial or have synergy?

After 3 years, I got out. Good luck to everyone this fall.

I’m in the information security track and thinking to take this class to warm up to getting used to being in school again. What is the weekly course work I can expect for this class.

Also unfortunately I had booked a vacation the week classes start for a week well in advanced before I got accepted. Will I be able to go or is the first week pretty benign that I can catch up.

Thanks for all any help!

Phase two has arrived and class registration is here!

What courses are you all taking this Fall?

I've registered to take Intro to Information Security CS6035 and Cyber Incident Response CS6261 for Fall26.

Would appreciate any feedback on these courses if you've taken them previously.

My registration time ticket for the OMS in Cybersecurity program started today at 10 am, but I'm running into an issue registering. Whenever I search for courses in OSCAR, it shows 0 results, no matter which course I search for. I've tried multiple course numbers and keywords, but nothing appears. Is anyone else experiencing this today, or am I missing something? I'd really appreciate any advice.

Hello all, I have applied for the info sec track for the spring semester of 2027. One of my recommenders has not submitted as yet after multiple follow-ups. What is the likelihood of being accepted with just two recommenders?

I’m planning to take PUBP 6540/8813 and am trying to decide which course to take along with it. Does anyone recommend a course similar in structure to PUBP 6502: Information and Communications Technology Policy, with readings, discussion posts, papers, open book assessments, and clear/fair grading?

I'm doing Online Masters in Cybersecurity and I've been to the campus just once.

I have 2 options when it comes to graduation - to take practicum in Summer (2027) and graduate, or take it in Fall (2027) and then graduate.

My family could be coming from overseas for my graduation. So I just wanted to know if there's a big difference between Summer and Fall when it comes to graduation ceremony because I want to make sure that my family can have the best experience possible since none of them graduated from an educational institution in the US. Any comments would be helpful!

Hey everyone!

I'm an incoming OMS in Cybersecurity student starting this Fall and my status finally switched to “ready to enroll”. I’m considering flying down to Atlanta for a few days right around the start of the semester Aug 23–25 to mainly to pick up my physical BuzzCard, check out the campus and grab some GT gear at Tech Square. For those who have visited campus or current local students, is campus vibrant enough during week one to make a quick trip worthwhile? Is there any difficulty getting into buildings/libraries using an online student BuzzCard?

Appreciate any insights or recommendations!

If anyone pursuing MS cybersecurity or similar course currently in the US, and is willing to help review my SOP, kindly comment here I'll share it with you.

your help will be greatly appreciated.

Is there any research group or professor or course at oms cybersecurity which works on ai security like red teaming etc?

I am from omscs so super unfamiliar with this landscape, but want to explore more!

edit: sorry wrong course name in title, meant oms cybersecurity:)

Anyone know anything about the Policy Practicum (PUBP 6266) and what is done to get a good grade? I have one more course left and I think I can take the Policy Practicum alongside it but I'm not sure how much time and work it requires and can't find much info about it online. Any info on what kind of projects you did and tips on making the most out of it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!