Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Take the Lead in One of Tech’s Most In-Demand Specialties with an MS in Cybersecurity

Excelsior University is proud to be designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense with learning aligned with the academic requirements for cybersecurity set by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. The challenging, career-oriented online MS in Cybersecurity curriculum focuses on deepening your knowledge in key areas such as data communication, ethics, legal and compliance issues, operational process, ethical hacking, software security, project management, risk management, and defensive technologies.

A cybersecurity expert knows that the most complex challenges can’t be solved in a vacuum. In Excelsior’s unique set of core courses, you’ll work on interactive projects with your fellow students from across our programs and disciplines to begin your graduate education building connections and expanding your worldview. By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to pursue senior-level positions in cybersecurity management, analysis, security and compliance, governance, investigation, and penetration testing.

Learn more about the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior University, an academic and research center dedicated to assisting government, industry, military, and academic sectors meet the challenges in cybersecurity policy, technology, and education.