Program Details
Walden University offers a master’s degree in Information Technology that focuses on Information Assurance and Cyber Security. The degree explores the ethical considerations and organizational and human factors that affect information security.
Skilled Cyber Security professionals can help ensure privacy of healthcare information, defend financial institutions from breaches, and more. Students in this online master’s in Cyber Security learn techniques for detecting threats and defending resources against attacks. Graduates will be able to apply legally sound methods to investigate and respond to security breaches.
The information security online degree covers topics such as:
- Information assurance and risk management
- Information and systems security
- Computer law, crime, and investigation
- High-assurance computing
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Applicants should have a bachelor's in computer science, engineering, finance, math or similiar field and/or have related certifications.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island