Cybersecurity
Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity with an Online Master’s Degree
Get the Education You Need to Get Ahead - Cybersecurity Master’s Program
With ever-omnipresent threats of malicious cyber incidents increasing in both scale and frequency, top organizations need trained experts who can both anticipate and defend against all types of cyberattacks.
GW’s Master’s in Cybersecurity Analytics and Master’s in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance are designed to empower you with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on skills to tackle the field’s most urgent challenges:
Online Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Analytics
In this program, you will learn to analyze and interpret complex cybersecurity data, enabling you to identify patterns, predict potential threats, and devise effective defense strategies. By combining hands-on technical training with analytical approaches, you will become well-suited for roles in threat analysis, security policy development, and cybersecurity consulting in various sectors including government, finance, and technology.
Online Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance
This multidisciplinary program blends technology, law, and policy to equip you with the skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity policy. You will explore and gain an in-depth knowledge of widely ranging topics including:
- Data privacy laws and ethical considerations
- Information security governance
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
- Response planning
- Risk management
Ultimately, you will become well-prepared for leadership roles in cybersecurity policy development, compliance management, and advisory positions in both the public and private sectors.
Highly Ranked
GW is ranked #8 in Online Master’s Engineering Programs by U.S. News and World Report. Both a pioneer in online learning and a preeminent engineering program, you will gain a recognized degree from one of the leading research institutions in the U.S.
Online & Flexible
Our campus is wherever you are. Study at your preferred time and location with the added convenience of recorded lectures. Our program’s online structure empowers you with the flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
Learn From World-Class Faculty
GW faculty experts bring decades of real-world experience from their roles across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. They will provide you with relevant, firsthand insights into the industry's best practices.