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Sacred Heart University - Combat Existing Cyberattacks; Defend Against Future Threats

The rise in cyber threats has created unprecedented demand for cybersecurity specialists-individuals who can skillfully apply analytical frameworks and tools to prevent, detect, address and recover from cyber incidents and security breeches. To help meet this burgeoning demand, Sacred Heart University offers a master's in cybersecurity degree.

In this dynamic program-led by industry veterans-you will learn to proactively address ever-changing security threats and infiltration techniques and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this fast-growing field. More specifically, you will:

  • Explore new products and applications that help make the world more secure from cyber threats
  • Be exposed to effective technology risk management practices
  • Learn toentify new and existing threats and determine methods for mitigating them
  • Acquire foundational knowledge in building secure and defendable systems
  • Build the skills needed to improve your marketability
  • Analyze cybersecurity risks and apply real-world solutions
  • Perform cybersecurity research and gain hands-on experience with security tools

Become a part of the future of cybersecurity at Sacred Heart University. Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, the cybersecurity graduate program will provide the framework to address constantly evolving security attacks faced by people, companies and governments.The newly designed curriculum offers a comprehensive program of studies, including information about security, risk and threat management and security architecture.

There's never been a better time to pursue a career in cybersecurity. With the field projected to grow to $155.74 billion by 2019, now is the time to take advantage of unprecedented career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.

For more information on this program, visit http://www.sacredheart.edu/academics/collegeofartssciences/academicdepartments/computerscienceinformationtechnology/graduatedegreesandcertificates/ms-cybersecurity/

To learn more or apply, visit sacredheart.edu, or call Janelle Serrentino, assistant director of Graduate Admissions, at 203-365-4803 or email serrentinoj@sacredheart.edu.