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Cyber-security protects internet-connected devices and services from hacker attacks, ransomware, identity theft and more. A single security breach can expose millions of people’s personal data, lead to financial losses and damage company reputations. As a result, cybersecurity experts are in high demand.

Cyber threats are constantly evolving. From artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to operational technology (OT) and IoT devices to the rise of remote work, there are new attack vectors every day. Even seemingly harmless activities like using the same password for multiple log-ins, oversharing on social media and failing to change default passwords increase an individual’s or organization’s risk of a hack.

A successful attack can have far-reaching consequences, including system shutdowns and costly repairs. That’s why a holistic, comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is essential. It includes ensuring both software and personnel have the least amount of permissions, requiring two-factor authentication for high-level user accounts and mandating password storage that follows industry recommended best practices.

Michigan Technological University offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity that prepares students to develop next-generation cyber skills. Our program combines theory and applied research across several computing disciplines and includes three tracks to help you focus your study: Trusted Software Engineering, Critical Infrastructure Protection or Network Security Management.

To successfully combat cyberattacks, it is critical to understand human behavior. As such, Michigan Tech’s cybersecurity curriculum emphasizes human-centered analysis. Our graduate students are taught how to communicate with nontechnical stakeholders, how to identify and analyze the risks of a threat, and how to design effective mitigation strategies.