Master of Science in Security Studies - Cybersecurity

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Earning a Master of Science in Security Studies will prepare you to address today's most pressing security challenges. Whether you specialize in Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Protection or develop expertise in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), our MS program will equip you with the technical and analytical skills to thrive in various security-focused roles. Unlike our Master of Arts in Security Studies, our M.S. degree concentrates on technical, analytical and quantitative approaches to security challenges. Courses hone skills in risk assessment, intelligence operations and data-driven decision-making. Develop the ability to address the technology, security and human weaknesses that leave organizations vulnerable to data breaches and cyberattacks. Through a combination of Criminal Justice and Information Technology courses, you will learn contemporary issues in security management, intelligence policy, national security and cybercrime trends. Simultaneously, you will explore computer and network security topics such as virtual systems management, secure mobile networks, cloud computing and digital forensics.

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