The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at SNHU
Cybersecurity protects people and companies from data breaches, identity theft, extortion attempts, and more. It’s essential for online business, and it ensures that critical infrastructure like power plants, hospitals, and financial service companies can function smoothly. At the personal level, cybersecurity helps you protect your own devices and the information stored on them. It also provides a foundation for trust and credibility in digital interactions like banking and shopping.
Cyber security technology includes antivirus software, firewalls, scanning tools, and other protective measures. It can also detect and stop malware such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and other harmful code. In addition, it monitors the threat landscape to stay aware of emerging threats and respond quickly.
A strong cybersecurity program can help businesses attract investors and customers by offering an assurance of safety and security. It can also support compliance with industry and government regulations such as HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
There are more jobs in cybersecurity than there are professionals to fill them, and the field is growing rapidly. SNHU’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity offers you a flexible pathway to advance your career by leveraging the knowledge and skills you already have. You can even transfer up to 6 approved credits from our certificate programs toward the degree, reducing your time to graduate by a year. In addition to academic coursework, you’ll gain practical experience by participating in a cybersecurity competition with our RedTeam—our student cybersecurity team.