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Cyber crime will cost the world trillions of dollars in the coming years, making it more lucrative than many other illegal activities combined. The online MS in Cybersecurity equips students with the most advanced prevention, detection and recovery methods necessary to defend against cyber attacks, making our graduates indispensable in virtually every industry.
Cyber crime tactics have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years, leaving banks, law firms, health care organizations and all manner of companies vulnerable to attack. Quinnipiac’s MS in Cybersecurity is a technically focused program designed for students with computer science backgrounds who are interested in learning the skills necessary to counter these threats.
This 30-credit program is completed entirely online, and teaches IT infrastructure, networking technology, database security, cryptography and the advanced cyber operations management skills needed to assume a leadership position in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. Our program’s curriculum is closely aligned with the knowledge units established by the NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
The projected growth in employment within the cybersecurity industry from 2016 to 2026. The average growth rate for all occupations is 7%. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by 2019 is 2 million. Companies around the world are looking to fill these highly sought out positions. (ISACA)
The projected growth rate for information security analysts is 32% with the addition of 35,500 jobs from 2018-2028. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)
The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving, and real-time intelligence is crucial in understanding the current marketplace to stay ahead of cyber predators. The informational links below provide details on the current market demand. The data were collected through interviews and in-depth research, all led and prepared by the MS in Cybersecurity program director and associate teaching professor, Fred Scholl.
Read about today’s underlying demand for cybersecurity professionals, including the most desirable skills and expected compensation.
The roles and responsibilities of information security practitioners will continue to undergo major changes over the next several years. Learn about some of these newer roles and job titles you can expect to see in today’s job market.
According to a recent survey, there are both accomplishments and gaps seen in today’s cybersecurity culture across organizations. This post highlights the survey’s findings and discusses ways organizations can improve their cybersecurity culture.
The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving, and real-time intelligence is crucial in understanding the current marketplace to stay ahead of cyber predators. Quinnipiac's program director, Fred Scholl actively researches these trends and interviews thought leaders in the field to provide prospective students with valuable insight into current market demands. A sampling of his work is below, which includes additional video interviews and articles.
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