Cybersecurity (M.A.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bridge Technical Skill with Legal Know-How to Become a Security Leader in Illinois Tech’s M.A.S. in Cybersecurity. Technology in all forms is constantly under attack, and these threats continue to evolve in new and challenging ways. Equipping yourself with the technical depth and legal fluency to understand and defend against these threats prepares you become a cybersecurity leader for both today and tomorrow. Illinois Tech’s M.A.S. in Cybersecurity unifies the technical rigor of information technology management, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering with the strategic and legal dimensions of cybersecurity law and policy to help you develop a well-rounded cybersecurity toolkit in a program offered by a university that is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by United States Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency. You can also choose from one of seven specialized tracks - cybersecurity management, cybersecurity technology, digital forensics, computer engineering, power and energy, computer science, and law and policy - to enhance your skill set in ways that will set you apart from your peers, propelling you become a leader in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape. Gain a foundation in data and information security, software and hardware security, systems and network security, and secure application specific infrastructure to be workforce-ready. Learn to defend against security-related risks while understanding how to increase data and systems protection, plan security measures, and recognize the potential legal and ethical issues by tackling real-world threat scenarios through hands-on labs, live attack-and-defend exercises, and other projects. Hybrid Delivery with Online Primary Courses 12–18 Month Degree Completion STEM-Designated and CAE-Aligned Seven unique specialized tracks (learn more below) to fine-tune your expertise

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