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Master's in Cyber Security Program Overview

As high-profile cyber attacks and security breaches become more common, the critical need for well-educated cyber security professionals greatly increases.

Southern New Hampshire University's online Master of Science in Cyber Security program positions you for in-demand roles, allowing you to take preventive measures to keep away the threat of breach – and maintain public confidence. SNHU's affordable master's in cyber security online delivers a deep dive, giving you a competitive edge in this high-growth, well-paying industry.

"The goal is to balance the needs of the company or the organization you're working for with the need to protect the confidentiality of customer data and trade secrets," said Jon Kamyck, associate dean of cyber security at Southern New Hampshire University.

Learn how to:

• Plan, prepare and respond to cyber threats
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans
• Develop information security policies
• Create business continuity and disaster recovery plans that are distinct, but complementary, activities
• Employ leadership strategies for ethical behavior, tech standards and emerging trends
• Enhance collaboration and communication skills

Courses & Curriculum

The 36-credit Master of Science in Cyber Security program is designed for students who want to meet the challenges posed by security threats, learn to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of data, and develop risk management and mitigation strategies.

The master's in cyber security online degree program focuses on 5 key areas of competence:

• Information security governance
• Information security incidence response and business continuity
• Information security program creation and management
• Information security risk and compliance
• Leadership, collaboration and communication

Other opportunities to prepare you for your career:

• Cyber security capstone: Combine coursework and experience to design, develop and execute a project in a subject area of your choice that summarizes your learnings throughout the program.
• Technology competitions: Gain experience by competing in national tech competitions, including the National Cyber League – where SNHU fielded the first all-female team and earned multiple Top 10 finishes – and the Teradata University Network data competition, where SNHU teams have received two honorable mentions and earned one Top 10 finish.
• Technology conferences: Learn, network and discover with our students and alumni at major networking events like the Grace Hopper Celebration, Women in Cyber Security conference and ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing.