Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Program Overview

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Why Earn Your Cybersecurity Degree at Saint Leo University?

Saint Leo University offers one of the best online master's in cybersecurity degree programs in the country. This program satisfies the dual needs of preparing graduates to: (1) Fill the need for information security and assurance professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities to protect the information systems of different types of organizations, and to support the nation’s information infrastructure; and (2) Conduct advanced research in information security and assurance.

Online cybersecurity students develop core competencies in operating systems and networks. They focus on the technical aspects of information security, examining ways to provide secure information processing systems by utilizing operating systems security; distributed secure system architectures; database security; software applications security; security policies; application security; network and distributed systems security; cryptography; and security protocols.

As the complexity of enterprise systems and critical IT infrastructure continues to grow, there is an emerging need for talented information-security specialists and sophisticated practitioners in cybersecurity who are well-versed in the science of protecting vital computer networks and electronic infrastructure from attack. These information security professionals require proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technologies, including computer and network security, digital forensics, cryptography, web security, biometrics, compliance and legal issues, software security, mobile security, and cloud computing security.

Master's in Cybersecurity Program Details

The master's in cybersecurity degree focuses on the technical aspects of information security, examining ways to provide secure information processing systems by utilizing operating systems security; distributed secure system architectures; database security; software applications security; security policies; application security; network and distributed systems security; cryptography; and security protocols.

• Campus: Online
• Est. Time to Complete: Not specified
• Credit Hours: 30 hours

Learn Your Way: Online, On Campus, or Near You

• Online: Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs.
• On Campus: Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
• Near You: You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle.

Career Outlook

No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.

• Skills You Will Learn:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess the information security risks faced by an organization and develop a response plan.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and recommend technological tools and protocols to mitigate risks to information resources in an organization.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of methods used to mitigate system vulnerabilities and restore compromised services.
  • Manage the development, acquisition and evolution of a secure information network.
  • Demonstrate an ability to construct secure networks and distributed network systems.
  • Critically evaluate and apply research and reports of threats to computers and cyber-systems.
  • Integrate Saint Leo University's Core Values and ethical foundations into the dissertation process and critical thinking skills used throughout the program.
• Career Opportunities:
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Computer Network Architect

College of CARDS

Saint Leo University’s Center for Cybersecurity Education (CCE) is housed under the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the College of Business. The center strives to strengthen the undergraduate and graduate curricula of the university’s cybersecurity degree programs and create a knowledgeable and skilled workforce to supply a steady stream of cybersecurity professionals for both private and public sector roles.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Information Security Analyst
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Computer Network Architect