Start dates: September, January

Tuition fees 2018/19: UK/EU: £7,995 International: £14,000

Recently, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of high-profile cyber security incidents reported in the media, for example, the strain of ransomware WannaCry which crippled many world organisations such as the NHS. In turn, the demand for highly skilled security professional is massively growing as businesses try to bridge the ever-growing skills gap to protect their networks and data. For businesses, it is not a matter of if but rather when an attack will occur.

The UK is one of the many governments around the world which recognise the serious nature of the threat that is emerging from the cyber-sphere (so says a report published by gov.uk).... [-]

Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity program delivered online. The program prepares students with the necessary foundations for the design and development of assured, secure computer systems in order to predict, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks.

The M.S. in Cybersecurity provides the necessary foundations for the design and development of systems that are assured to be secure, focusing on two aspects of computing systems: design of secure systems that exhibit confidentiality, integrity, and availability through authentication, reference monitoring, and sound design and implementation, and design of assured systems, which are secure systems whose properties are verified or proven.... [-]

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The networked systems security major subject in the master’s degree programme in information security and cryptography offers you both knowledge and hands-on experience in cybersecurity technology.

The Networked Systems Security major subject gives its students profound and substantial education and expertise in the networked systems security and field of technology. The focus in this major subject is on secure network and communication systems and secure computing systems. Studies also include the fundamentals of information security management and the mathematical foundations of cryptography.

Prepare for a leadership role in technology with a Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics from The University of Findlay.

The University of Findlay's Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics focuses on advanced coursework in leadership and technology, specifically big data and cybersecurity, and can be completed within two years.

This degree is designed to enhance your current IT knowledge within the areas of security and big data analytics as well as expand your business skills in accounting, finance, project management and the overall management and leadership of information and technology.... [-]

Help protect organizations by protecting their data. Information Security professionals are in great demand - individuals qualified to analyze, plan, and implement computer security strategies to safeguard organizations and their data.

Lewis University's MSIS degree program is designed to:

Welcome to the M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Program at the University of Central Missouri. This program is designed to prepare graduates with advanced skills in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. The graduates from the program can apply these skills to protect resources in the cyber domain and work as senior cybersecurity professionals in various sectors of industry that have significant online resources. The M. S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through the University of Central Missouri.

We have highly qualified and dedicated faculty members who have extensive experiences in research and/or industry. Five of them received specialized information security training through the SANS Institute. We provide an unmatched education to students in the region, and we're proud of it. With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply, the opportunities awaiting Cybersecurity graduates are nearly limitless.... [-]

Risks emerging from the cyber-sphere are a global and national concern, so studies in cybersecurity are critical in the industry and government. The MSc in Cyber Security gives focus to the strategic deployment and implementation of cybersecurity strategies.

This course is designed for those wishing to develop or advance a career as a cybersecurity professional, or those seeking to take a leading technical or managerial role in an organisation that is critically dependent on data and information communication technology. The programme is suitable for those from a computer science or information technology education background, or those with no formal studies in computer science but who can demonstrate significant interest in cybersecurity.... [-]

Increasingly, we are learning how cyber threats are posing serious challenges to businesses, organizations, and governments. On all fronts, the need for cybersecurity professionals far outpaces the supply. In particular, the area of cybersecurity management is at the forefront in this domain. Cybersecurity = Job Security

Bay Path's MS in Cybersecurity Management educates students on all aspects of leadership of cybersecurity systems and personnel and prepares them to assume immediate responsibility for the management and oversight of such systems. Students will also acquire essential lifelong learning skills including the confidence and attitude to make appropriate safeguarding and infrastructure decisions.... [-]

The course aims to provide students with the skills to design, implement and manage computer-based systems security, using software and networking technologies. This title also includes the basic, key elements of forensic computing: forensics and the legal and ethical issues involved in any digital investigation.

Students will gain a broad understanding of the different levels of computer and network security together with the basic phases of a forensic investigation and of computing in general. They will examine wireless communication systems; networks; operating systems and interfacing socket programming; servers and their security implications; and the planning and implementation of network security management, including security, risk analysis and disaster recovery planning.... [-]

Offered through the Department of Computer Science, the M.S. in Cybersecurity in Computer Science is designed to respond to the large and fast-growing need for technical cybersecurity experts both nationally and internationally. As the first such degree offered in the D.C. area, students acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, an increasingly important field to national security, the economy, and private citizens.

Students take a combination of core courses focused on design and analysis of algorithms; computer architectures; and advanced software paradigms. These are to be combined with courses focused on security (ex. applied cryptography, computer network defense, etc.) and elective courses.... [-]

Offered By: College of Science, Engineering, & Technology

Grand Canyon University’s Bridge (Master of Science in Cyber Security) program provides the IT foundation and cybersecurity framework for career changers or those interested in the field who have an accredited bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field. You will develop the knowledge base to transition into more in-depth learning with an introduction to computer programming and IT. Moving through the cybersecurity bridge program, you will explore networks and IT networking, as well as system administration, maintenance, and platform technologies at the fundamental level. The final course focuses on the core issues and underlying concepts of information security, such as data encryption, security awareness, operational issues, security policies and attack types.... [-]

The programme provides students with core skills in wide aspects of the security of information systems and specialised skills in the chosen specialisation. Students get a unique chance to study under high-level cyber security practitioners from Estonian banks, telecoms, law enforcement, CERT and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.

Main specialisations

Cyber Security; Digital Forensics; Cryptography

The programme is taught jointly by the two largest public universities in Estonia. The Cyber Security and Digital Forensics studies are concentrated in Tallinn, while the specialisation in Cryptography is concentrated in Tartu. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a joint degree signed by both universities - TalTech University and the University of Tartu.... [-]

The MSc in Cyber Security Engineering is designed for those wishing to develop a career as a cybersecurity professional.

Cyberspace comprises the network of digital devices, used to store, modify and communicate information. Our world is increasingly shaped by cyberspace. Opportunities for interaction are emerging in ways, only imagined by previous generations. As the influence of cyberspace in our lives continues to grow, so does the associated security risk. As organisations worldwide harness the opportunities of cyberspace, they create a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals. Cybersecurity professionals who can function at various strata within an organisation - server room, operations room, boardroom - you choose. Their task is beguilingly simple: enable the good and prevent the bad.... [-]

The objective of the MS in Cyber Security and Privacy program is to create a strong foundation and detailed technical knowledge in security, privacy/anonymity, and cryptography applied to computer systems, networks, and web applications. Graduates will have broad expertise in all these areas, with an option to cover not only technical but also legal, policy, and ethical aspects of security and privacy. In addition to in-depth knowledge of security mechanisms, standards, and state-of-the-art capabilities, they will also be able to design new systems and infrastructure-level security solutions.

The computer and information science department maintains and offers computing facilities for its students, faculty, and staff. There is a broad range of laboratories available, including many with Internet access, multimedia facilities, and support for all major operating systems (Linux/Windows/Mac). The Center for Information Protection also provides a laboratory with a network of wired and wireless computers that can be used as a testbed for educational and research purposes. Other computing facilities include research laboratories in areas such as networking, real-time systems, hypermedia, parallel processing, and collaborative systems. Students have access to the state-of-the-art software and hardware including Oracle database, UNIX-based workstations and Microsoft Windows PCs supported by file and compute servers. Internet access, departmental intranets, and conferencing systems provide an integrated infrastructure for supporting teaching and research.... [-]

This program provides the necessary foundations for the design and development of systems that are assured to be secure, focusing on two aspects of computing systems:

30 credits are required for the program. Students must take four core courses and six elective courses for a total of 30 credits, with a final GPA of 3.0 in these courses. Up to 9 credits may be transferred from other schools, upon evaluation of details by the program director or department chair.... [-]