- RIT is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.
- Study at RIT's new ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute, a state-of-the-art, 52,000-square-foot facility designed for advanced cybersecurity education, training, and research.
There is critical importance to building security and survivability into the hardware and software of computing systems as they are designed and developed, rather than trying to add it on once these systems have been designed, developed, and installed. Our master's in computer security gives you an understanding of the technological and ethical roles of computing security in today's society and its importance across the breadth of computing disciplines.
RIT's Computer Security Master's Degree
RIT's master's in computer security enables you to develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in security computing, preparing you for leadership positions in the cybersecurity industry, academia, or research careers, or to pursue a more advanced degree in cybersecurity or another computing discipline.
The computer security master's degree is designed for students who have an undergraduate computing degree in an area such as computing security, computer science, information technology, networking, or software engineering, as well as those who have a strong background in a field in which computers are applied, such as computer or electrical engineering.
Computer Security Courses
The computer security master's degree consists of core courses, technical electives, and a thesis, project, or capstone experience.
You may can develop a specialization in one of several security-related areas by selecting technical electives under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute: Advancing Cybersecurity Education
The ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute is a state-of-the-art, 52,000-square-foot facility designed for advanced cybersecurity education, training, and research. You will learn from experts who have developed a world-class curriculum that covers cybersecurity to managing information systems as you build secure systems and new technologies. You'll also have access to the Cyber Range, which generates the real world feel of responding to a cybersecurity crisis for governments and industries to test their security and identify innovative/effective solutions.
Students are also interested in: Computer Science MS, Information Technology and Analytics MS, Cybersecurity Adv. Cert., Computing and Information Sciences Ph.D., Data Science MS, Computer Engineering MS