Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security

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Your Future in Cyber Intelligence and Security

Embry-Riddle's Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security prepares you for leadership positions in a growing field. This cybersecurity degree equips you with expertise across multiple domains as outlined in the eight industry-standard knowledge areas: Risk Management and Governance, Access Control, Security Architecture and Design, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Legal and Compliance, Software Development Security and Security Operations.

This program is aligned with national security standards and workforce needs, preparing you to address evolving cyber threats, digital forensics challenges and global security risks. As part of Embry-Riddle, a university renowned for aerospace education, you'll benefit from a strong security-focused culture and connections to government, military and private-sector employers. You'll graduate well-prepared for a career in cybersecurity, intelligence operations, federal agencies or corporate security.

Program Details

Offered at the Prescott Campus

In the Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security, housed within the nation’s first College of Business, Security and Intelligence, you will graduate equipped with expertise in areas such as cyber threat hunting, cyber intelligence analysis, machine learning, network security and information assurance.

This graduate program is led by expert faculty who combine rigorous academic scholarship with extensive professional experience in cybersecurity. Aligned with recommendations from the and other leading security organizations, the curriculum is designed to develop strategic leaders capable of addressing evolving cyber threats. Embry-Riddle also partners with the ) and other key industry and public sector organizations to ensure the program remains relevant, responsive and aligned with real-world cybersecurity workforce needs.

As a member of the (formerly Cyberwatch West), Embry-Riddle maintains rigorous, up-to-date best practices. Strong industry ties, including partnerships with the Prescott Technology Accelerator and the Arizona Cyber Pipeline Task Force, provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

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30
Methods of Study
- In-Person
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Career Opportunities

Prepare yourself for a rewarding career by exploring your interests in cyber threat hunting, cyber intelligence analysis, machine learning, network security and information assurance arenas.

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What You'll Learn

While pursuing your M.S. in Cyber Intelligence and Security, you will have the opportunity to assess enterprise security risks for hardware, software and policy-level systems. You’ll gain the ability to deploy solutions to mitigate, manage and monitor threats and prove proficiency in at least four major technical areas from the curriculum.