MS in Cybersecurity

Career prospects: A wealth of opportunities

Cybersecurity experts are in high demand nationally and internationally, with the employment growth rate for information security analysts growing four times faster than the average of all other occupations. Our graduates work at Amazon/AWS, Akamai, Google, Raytheon, Wayfair, Fidelity, MITRE, the US Navy and US Air Force, and more in careers that include:

• Application security
• Security analyst
• Chief information security officer
• Cybersecurity compliance officer
• Cyber risk analyst
• Cloud security engineer
• Systems administrator

Co-ops and internships: Rated #1

Through our renowned co-op program (ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News & World Report), you’ll have opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge in industry settings while you build invaluable connections. You can also complete a capstone project for a company like Rapid 7, MITRE, Mass General Brigham, Fidelity, or Raytheon.

Research opportunities: Pursue your passion

You’ll collaborate with leading researchers at top-tier facilities, exploring big questions and playing an important role in the discoveries of tomorrow. Whether you’re interested in a research career, applying to PhD programs, or simply building your expertise through hands-on experience, our diverse range of research projects will give you opportunities to make meaningful contributions.

Nationally recognized program

Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Operations by the Department of Defense and National Security Agency, Northeastern offers one of the best cybersecurity programs available with courses taught by world-class faculty who lead across all aspects of the field. It is also one of 13 nationwide Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY Scholars).

Learning outcomes

The MS in Cybersecurity will prepare you to:

• Analyze cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risks that affect information systems, as well as anticipate potential new challenges in these areas.
• Plan and implement techniques and strategies to prevent, protect, and mitigate cyber risks of computer information systems, including IoT, mobile, and cloud.
• Assist in the implementation of security plans for organizations in consideration of the proper risk analysis, required countermeasures, ethical issues, and ensuring compliance with laws, standards, and industry guidelines.
• Explain and prioritize needs to maintain an effective organizational cybersecurity policy and assist in the elaboration and implementation of comprehensive incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with corporate management on cyber-related issues.