Master of Science in Cybersecurity
The digital world has fundamentally changed the way we shop, work, and communicate. E-commerce, remote collaboration and cloud data storage have become cornerstones of modern life — but they also leave organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks. These attacks are becoming more frequent, more sophisticated, and financially devastating. They can halt operations, destroy reputations, and expose confidential information and customer trust. They can even threaten critical infrastructure like gas pipelines and electrical grids, which are essential to ensuring the safety of our daily lives.
Effective cybersecurity measures swoop in at just the right time to prevent damage and keep businesses up and running. They’re the technological equivalent of a cape-wearing superhero.
Cybersecurity is a diverse field that spans the entire IT stack, including endpoint devices (computers, smart devices, and routers); networks; and the cloud. These tools protect organizations and individuals from attacks by limiting access to confidential information, protecting the integrity of hardware and software, detecting suspicious activity, and responding quickly to incidents.
A career in cybersecurity offers you an opportunity to shape the future of IT. As you gain experience, you can move into leadership roles with titles such as Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Security Operations. You can also earn industry-recognized certifications, such as CISSP and CEH, to accelerate your career progression and earning potential.
Managing these threats requires deep expertise across multiple computing disciplines and a keen understanding of the business environment. Our Master of Science in Cybersecurity brings together the best of our research in computer science and applied computing and includes three tracks to focus your learning: Trusted Software Engineering, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Network Security Management.