Program Overview

Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Technology

The online master’s in cybersecurity technology program at Illinois Tech is designed for professionals ready to lead in the technical core of cybersecurity. Delivered in a 100 percent online format, the program offers the flexibility to balance work and life while gaining hands-on experience in areas like AI for cybersecurity, cloud security, and active cyber defense. You can finish in as few as 12 months and graduate with the skills to step into advanced roles.

Program Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Format: 100% online
• Credits: 30 credit hours
• Cost: $1,000 per credit

Cybersecurity Technology Curriculum

The online master’s in cybersecurity technology program at Illinois Tech equips you to deploy AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions through hands-on, project-based learning. Covering areas like cloud security, database protection, human factors, and active cyber defense, the curriculum is grounded in industry standards. You can also prepare for industry certification exams with the appropriate electives.

Required Courses

• CS 528 Data Privacy and Security (3 Credits)
• LAW 252 Privacy Law OR LAW 478 Computer and Network Privacy (3 Credits)
• ITMS 527 AI for Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
• ITMS 534 Human Factors in Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
• ITMS 543 Vulnerability Analysis and Control (3 Credits)
• ITMS 546 Active Cyber Defense (3 Credits)
• ITMS 558 Operating Systems Security (3 Credits)
• ITMS 564 Cloud Computing or ITMS 514 Programming for Cybersecurity Analytics (3 Credits)
• ECE 543 Computer Network Security (3 Credits)

Prepare for In-Demand Certification Exams

• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• EITCI EITC/IS/OS Operating Systems Security
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Network+

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the online cybersecurity technology master’s program are prepared for high-impact roles such as security engineer, cloud security architect, and network defense analyst. Career opportunities span top employers like Amazon, Cisco, and Accenture, as well as federal agencies like the NSA and FBI. As cyber threats grow more advanced, demand for information security analysts is projected to rise 33 percent from 2023 to 2033.

Job Titles and Salaries

• Cloud Security Specialist: $136,485 per year
• Information Security Engineer: $102,282 per year

Program Outcomes

Through completion of this cybersecurity technology program, you will learn:

• Essential programming concepts and techniques used in analytics
• How to use industry-standard programming languages widely used in application programming for analysis
• How to implement, and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the realm of cybersecurity
• Applied theories relevant to human factors in information security, digitalization, and sociotechnical environments
• Hands-on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and detection of malicious probes and their prevention

Explore More Online Cybersecurity Tracks

Tailor your degree to your career goals with unique cybersecurity degree tracks from Illinois Tech. No matter what your focus is, each track blends technical depth with real-world application. This flexible structure helps you build specialized expertise while preparing for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving field.

Available Tracks

• M.A.S. in Cybersecurity: Law and Policy
• M.A.S. in Cybersecurity: Computer Engineering
• M.A.S. in Cybersecurity: Management

Each track offers a unique perspective on cybersecurity, allowing you to customize your education to fit your career aspirations. With Illinois Tech, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this critical field.