About Cybersecurity and Analytics at CSUSB
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and most essential industries in today’s digital world. As more of our lives and data move online, the need for experts who can protect individuals, organizations, and communities from cyberthreats continues to rise.
In CSUSB’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Analytics program, you’ll build advanced skills in both cybersecurity and data analytics—two of the most in-demand fields shaping the future. Through hands-on coursework, you’ll learn to:
- Manage risk strategically through identification, assessment, and mitigation
- Recognize and resolve security issues across organizations while understanding law and compliance
- Use data analytics to interpret threats and strengthen cybersecurity environments
- Detect anomalies, predict potential attacks, and take corrective actions
- Gain real-world experience in penetration testing, incident response, and data and network protection
You can complete your degree fully online or in person, giving you the flexibility to advance your career on your terms. In just 18 months, you’ll graduate ready to lead in a rapidly evolving field that protects the world’s digital future.
Careers in Cybersecurity and Analytics
The cybersecurity field is growing faster than ever. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for information security analysts is projected to increase by 33% between 2023 and 2033—much faster than the average for all careers.
With your M.S. in Cybersecurity and Analytics from CSUSB, you’ll be ready for advanced roles such as:
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Information security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Security architect
- Security engineer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cryptographer
- Forensic expert
- Network administrator
- Network engineer
- Security specialist
Sample Courses
Cyber Analytics and Visualization
This course covers visual and fundamental data analytics techniques of electronically generated data. Topics include: data sources, data collection, the threat visualization process, data visualization tools, and analytics techniques for malware detection and analysis.
Fundamentals of Cyber Security
This course provides a broad introduction to a variety of topics in computer security. These include applied cryptography, access control, various security policy models, identification and authentication methods, protection against external and internal threats, security management and Internet security.
Risk Assessment & Management
This course will discuss and apply risk management frameworks. It will cover methods for assessing, managing and reducing risk to include detection, recovery, and damage control.
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