Lead Cyber Defense in Aviation Cybersecurity
The Master of Aviation Cybersecurity provides the skills you need to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in today’s high-tech aviation industry. In recent years, information belonging to hundreds of millions of aviation customers has been stolen in cyber attacks, and Embry-Riddle offers this advanced graduate degree in Aviation Cybersecurity to both define and lead the field.
The program spans the diverse aviation ecosystem, including topics in avionics, air traffic management, maintenance systems and uncrewed aerial systems. You will learn aviation fundamentals and cybersecurity principles to anticipate, identify and neutralize cyber threats.
Program Details
Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Housed in the Department of Applied Aerospace Science within the College of Aviation, the Master of Aviation Cybersecurity at Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide & Online Campus prepares you for cybersecurity leadership roles within the global aviation industry. The program examines cybersecurity through the lens of the complex, highly interconnected aviation and aerospace ecosystem, where aircraft systems, airports, air traffic management and emerging technologies must be secured against evolving cyber threats.
Designed for working professionals who hold or aspire to leadership positions, this specialized degree develops advanced expertise in aviation systems security, cyber risk management and regulatory compliance. Students gain a deep understanding of the technical vulnerabilities affecting modern aviation infrastructure and learn to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, strategic guidance for both technical teams and executive decision makers. Graduates are equipped to protect critical aviation assets and lead cybersecurity initiatives in an increasingly digital airspace environment.
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Credits30
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
Embry-Riddle graduates are prepared to enter the cybersecurity industry, often securing roles in aviation operations, air traffic management, aviation supply chain management and aviation maintenance.
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