Cybersecurity is a field that is accelerating rapidly. As more cybersecurity attacks occur, the demand for professionals adept in preventing and protecting against these attacks rises.
With a Master of Science degree in Cyber and Information Security, you enter a thriving career field with the proper skills and theoretical knowledge to set you apart. Our expansive curriculum was designed to elevate any person with an interest in computer science, data science, or information technology.
St. John’s was recently ranked #8 by Spiceworks as one of the top cyber security colleges in the United States outranking many other well-known schools.
To be admitted to the M.S. in Cyber and Information Security degree program, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an accredited university. You must also provide
Base-level knowledge of programming and networking is required. This knowledge can be demonstrated with certifications, bootcamps, or online certificates, given the content is equivalent to approximately 40 hours of coursework on similar topics. St. John’s offers conditional admission where you can make up for these deficiencies by taking two prerequisite courses: CUS 620 Programming I and NET 510 Networks: Forms and Functions.
When attending full-time, you may be able to earn your M.S. in as little as one year. Our program also offers flexibility to attend part-time and earn your degree in approximately two years as you continue working.
The Cyber and Information Security program aims to prepare you with the required qualifications to become Information Security Analysts, Information Technology Security Architects, and Data Security Analysts.
Our program offers a learning path flexibility with
The M.S. degree program requires you to complete 30 credits according to the following degree requirements. You must complete:
“This program challenges your analytical mind and provides you with the right toolset to be successful in today’s cyber career field and provides leverage for advancement in IT management.”
-Joel Ndimkora ’22MS
9 credits from one of the following: Cyber Security, Data and Analytics, and IT Enterprise
*Students who do not meet prerequisites may need to take additional courses toward the 30-credit degree if they choose the thesis option.
The extensive elective disciplines are expanding and currently Includee graduate coursework in Homeland Security, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, and Digital Forensics.
St. John’s University offers a number of unique opportunities. Based in Queens, NY, you have access to a diverse student body and faculty with a wealth of experience. St. John’s also offers state-of-the-art learning resources, including our newly constructed cybersecurity lab.
Our program supports the core Vincentian values of compassion and service in providing you with technical skills that can be used to combat poverty, disease, crime, as well as provide solutions in health care.
“The M.S. Cyber and Information Security degree program has helped me develop the analytical skills needed for advancement in my career.” -Marc Zirillo ’22MS
With support from the Clare Boothe Luce Fund, St. John's University has established the Clare Boothe Luce Fellowship to benefit recipients at the beginning of their graduate studies, when funds for independent research are rarely available. The objective of this program is to encourage women to prepare for careers in teaching and research in science and technological fields in which they have historically been underrepresented. Learn more about the Clare Boothe Luce Graduate Fellowship.
This University-wide center has been created with the vision to provide current and future St. John’s students with cybersecurity program guidance and general information, as well as to promote collaboration and interaction with other students, faculty, and programs within St. John’s University and the cybersecurity community as a whole.
The Cyber Security Lab provides you with the opportunity to learn, apply, and practice cyber security. You work with software and employ techniques for intrusion detection, vulnerability mitigation, network perimeter defense, incident response, network forensics investigation, and malware analysis. The lab is used for both digital and hands-on forensic analysis and uses 2D and 3D cameras and visualizers to capture the hands-on activities and rebroadcast them “live” across the classroom and online.
St. John’s University leads the way in innovation in this field by staying ahead of the emerging trends and incorporating these trends into our curriculum. Our faculty and students are involved in some of the most cutting-edge research and featured in prominent publications worldwide.
Explore upcoming events and seminars featuring top industry professionals and networking opportunities for students.
Check back soon for our Fall 2023 events!
Saturday, May 27th to Sunday, May 28th, 2023
TechTogether NY
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Monday, April 24, 2023
Cybersecurity in a Global Context
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Friday, April 14, 2023
IPv6 and Its Impact on Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, and the Future of Internet
Speaker: Charles Sun
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Tuesday, February, 14, 2023
Producing Secure Software in Large Scale Agile Environments
Speaker: Professor Fernando Almeida
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Monday, November 14th, 2022
Tactical Advantages for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Speaker: Brian Tschinkel, VP/CISO Weill Cornell Medical College
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Building a CyberSecure Workplace: What are We Doing Wrong
Speaker: Joel D. Offenberg
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Who Tracks the Trackers?
Speaker: Dr. Dane Brown
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A Case Against the Smart Things
Speaker: TJ O'Connor
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Monday, October 18, 2021
CSIRT and Threat Intelligence/Threat Management
Speaker: Anish Bachu
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Internet of ‘Insecured’ Things
Speaker: Tyson Brooks
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Our program advisory board includes alumni and experts in the field of cybersecurity in various positions including faculty, Chief Information Officers, Certified Information Systems Security Officer, and directors for top organizations including , Mandelbaum Salsburg, New Jersey courts, the Open Worldwide Application Security Project, the Protiviti Computer Security Incident Response Team, Reed Elsevier, the Respond Software Industry, Trellix, and Vectra AI.
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