MSc in Cybersecurity in North Arlington United States | Northeastern University

Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences offers education alongside leading faculty and hands-on collaboration with major players across technology, government, healthcare, finance, defense, and other sectors. Specialize in one of the premier cybersecurity programs designed to equip you for critical information security roles, whether technical or managerial. The MS in Cybersecurity program readies graduates for pivotal security positions in both technical and leadership capacities. Tailored pathways accommodate students with robust computer science backgrounds as well as those bringing domain expertise from fields like military service, healthcare, finance, or government. The curriculum spans dual tracks before allowing specialization in either technical or contextual cybersecurity, aligned with your professional aspirations.
Program competencies
Graduates of Khoury College's cybersecurity master's program will gain the ability to:
Evaluate cybersecurity threats, system vulnerabilities, and risk factors while anticipating emerging challenges in digital security
Develop and deploy protective measures to safeguard computer systems—including IoT, mobile, and cloud platforms—against cyber threats
Support organizational security planning through risk assessment, countermeasure implementation, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance
Articulate cybersecurity priorities and contribute to developing comprehensive incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies
Effectively communicate cybersecurity matters to corporate leadership through both written and verbal presentations