Online Master's in Cybersecurity


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Online Master's in Cybersecurity

SECURE THE DIGITAL WORLD

Our online Master of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare you to protect businesses and individuals from malicious cyber attacks and data theft. Through a cutting-edge curriculum and highly interactive learning led by expert faculty, you’ll develop the specific technical and soft skills required of today’s cybersecurity professionals. Graduates are equipped to take on real cybersecurity challenges in a variety of management positions.

Learn at the Forefront
We’ll help you build the advanced skillset you need to detect and stop cybersecurity threats that occur at the forefront of business and technology.

Build Your Value
Develop proficiency in machine learning, secure software design, networking, data mining, penetration testing, and more.

Gain Practical Experience
Train for global cybersecurity practice in real time through our partnerships with leading security research centers.

Master Problem-Solving
Learn to design, implement and assess security solutions that address Security, Risk and Compliance requirements of today’s digital businesses.

Practice with Ethics
Understand the importance of being ethical in your professional practices, and learn strategies for carrying out all in a way that is respectful of you, others, and our diverse world.

The field of cybersecurity is rapidly changing and increasingly vital. Earning your online master’s in cybersecurity will support your ability to attain key cybersecurity certifications, find a valuable career, and stay competitive.

 

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Curriculum Highlights

Below is a sample list of courses you will be required to complete for the online Master of Science in Cybersecurity. To view a full list, please download a program brochure.

Foundations of Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

The goal of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity and an in-depth understanding of penetration testing and ethical hacking. This course will include intelligence gathering, assessment of software vulnerabilities and weaknesses, cross-platform penetration testing, learning ethical hacking requirements, and data protection.

Cybersecurity Forensics

This course will give an in-depth look into the world of cyber-crime and digital evidence. Throughout this course, students will use industry tools to perform forensic analysis of crimes to learn about how to prevent, detect and respond to cyber-crime, cyber-terrorism and cyber-predators. This course aims to both inform students about the types of crimes that exist and teach them ways to catch those responsible.

Machine Learning with Applications in Cybersecurity

This course will enhance students’ knowledge of the fundamentals of machine learning and how these technologies can be applied to cybersecurity. Different types of machine learning will be explored in the realms of cyber-crime and cyber-crime prevention.