online master's in cybersecurity and digital forensics

explore our master’s in cybersecurity and digital forensics program

companies are looking for highly skilled personnel to detect, track, record, and interpret digital forensic data that can then be used to initiate prosecutions or secure convictions.

stevenson university online's master of science in cybersecurity and digital forensics provides an advanced and top-rated education for experienced information technology professionals interested in the analysis of forensically collected and acquired digital evidence. our cybersecurity master's program trains technology professionals to preserve, acquire, analyze, interpret, and document critical forensic findings for use in legal and computer security proceedings. as both cybersecurity and digital forensics are evolving fields, companies now require the skills of certified and master's-prepared it professionals. as such, our cybersecurity and digital forensics master's emphasizes skills that are relevant in the workforce today. 

with access to stevenson university online’s highly specialized virtual lab environment, students utilize state-of-the-art digital forensic technology to perform hands-on work related to advanced forensic analysis.

students in our online master's degree program in cybersecurity and digital forensics participate in exercises based on real-life events such as thefts of electronic information, cyber attacks, and other cyber crimes. this real-world training provides the foundation for practical education and dovetails with the stevenson university mission to embrace career planning while encompassing critical learning tasks.

careers for online master's in cybersecurity and digital forensics graduates

some of the career opportunities available to students who earn their master's in computer forensics include: 

• cyber security engineer
• cyber security analyst
• network engineer/ architect

some of the courses you could take

students in our online master's degree in cybersecurity and digital forensics could take any of the following courses:

• cybf 643 incident response and evidence collection    
• cybf 644 windows forensic examinations    
• cybf 662 network penetration testing    
• cybf 680 legal compliance and ethics    
• cybf 685 malware detection, analysis, and prevention    
• cybf 710 mock intrusion and response    
• fsis 642 file systems forensic analysis    
• fsis 646 windows intrusion forensic investigations    

the online program design certification recognizes programs that are designed around measurable learning objectives or competencies.  design or revision of individual courses within the program align with program objectives, involve qm-trained personnel, and are consistent with the relevant qm rubric.

• completed online application.
• official college transcript from your degree-granting institution; additional transcripts may be required to demonstrate satisfaction of program-specific prerequisites or at the discretion of the admissions committee.
• cumulative gpa of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
• bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field of study or related professional work experience (highly recommended).
• personal statement.

• stevenson university offers a partnership tuition rate through our relationships with local community colleges, hospitals, and organizations. a full list of our partners can be found here.
• stevenson university online has simplified the cost of your education by eliminating all fees. 
• financial aid packages are offered to those who qualify.
• students are eligible to transfer up to 6-credit hours from a 4-year institution if applicable.