Cybersecurity, M.S.

(36 credits)

Program Description

Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and hardware from data theft, disruption, and information distortion. This fast-growing segment of information technology impacts all areas of computer education, from programming to network engineering and data storage and analysis. Students trained in cybersecurity can expect significant salary compensation and the promise of continuing job growth. 

Students in our program will learn about the advanced defense techniques that are used to combat existing threats and future attacks. Our students will learn the skills required to detect, counter, and recovery from security incidents and cyber vulnerabilities. They will study the best practices related to protecting an organization’s data and infrastructure. 

Program Details

• Fully online program
• 6 start times throughout the year
• 36 credit program
• Completed in 14 months

Learning Outcomes

• Identify technologies and trends related to cyber security that have strategic value for an organization and manage the implementation of those technologies.
• Understand, design and implement security solutions related to database systems.
• Design secure web and mobile applications.
• Recognize the basic tenets of computer network security.
• Define secure corporate solutions utilizing cloud technologies.
• Implement responsive software solutions on multiple computer platforms.
• Learn cyber security techniques including cryptography and ethical hacking procedures.
• Manage Information security solutions for a variety of business and industry applications.

Spanish Language

This online program is available in the Spanish language, for students outside the United States. For further information, please contact New England College Admissions at graduateadmission@nec.edu.