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Cybersecurity is no longer a looped-in function of IT, but a business core priority as the risk landscape shifts significantly. Attackers are faster, automated and more targeted, while cloud environments and third-party supply chains amplify an organization’s attack surface. The reputational and financial impact of even one security breach can put a company’s entire business at risk.

As a result, cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and can command lucrative salaries. But the work is complex, ever-evolving and challenging for those without critical thinking skills.

For the best results, teams need a combination of security solutions that can help protect against threats at all levels: network and endpoint, data, industrial, IT and IoT. This includes deploying unified security architecture, reducing platform siloes and establishing granular security controls to limit lateral movement across the enterprise. It also includes zero trust, a model that eliminates perimeters and enforces identity-based access control throughout the infrastructure. Finally, operational technology (OT) security protects the safety and reliability of the system technologies that control physical processes in a wide range of industries—from transportation networks to energy grids.

Michigan Tech’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity gives students the knowledge and hands-on experience to be leaders in this field, protecting organizations from sophisticated cyber threats. The program combines theory and applied research across multiple computing disciplines, with three tracks to help students focus their studies: trusted software engineering, critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity management. The graduate program also offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for remote work, making it an ideal fit for students seeking a career that balances family and other commitments.