About National Cybersecurity Studies at CSUSB
If you're driven to serve, protect, and lead in the digital age, Cal State San Bernardino’s nationally recognized graduate program in National Cybersecurity Studies is your next step.
One of just a few programs of its kind in the nation, our M.A. in National Cybersecurity Studies prepares you for a meaningful career in public service, national defense, or intelligence. Designed with strategy at its core, the curriculum equips you with the skills, insight, and ethical foundation to navigate complex global threats and make an immediate impact.
As one of only six universities in California designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, CSUSB stands at the forefront of cybersecurity education and workforce development.
Why Choose CSUSB?
- Strategic Curriculum tailored for careers in U.S. government, defense, and policy
- Faculty with direct experience in intelligence, cyber policy, and national security
- A legacy of federal partnerships and recognition in cybersecurity excellence
- Access to state-of-the-art labs and research centers
- Opportunities for internships and career pathways in federal agencies
Join a community of forward-thinkers, problem-solvers, and public servants. At CSUSB, you won’t just study cybersecurity—you’ll define its future.
Careers in National Cybersecurity Studies
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees much-faster-than-average job growth for information security analysts–29% faster compared to the average profession. Alumni serve in many different career fields, including defense, security and intelligence, including agencies within the U.S. intelligence community, such as:
- Air Force Intelligence Agency (AFIA)
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
In addition, our graduates are employed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Congress and the Department of State (DOS). Other alumni have pursued careers in law enforcement, including federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FBI, Border Patrol, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as state and local agencies, with some appointed to their area Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).
Sample Courses
International Security
Seminar on international security and the theories that inform our analysis of contemporary national and international security problems.
National Security Policy
Introduction to concepts and principles of national security policy through an examination of topics in international relations, foreign policy, arms control, strategic thought and alliance strategy.
Incident Handling and Cyber Investigation
A systematic inspection of systems for evidence of a crime and use in civil litigation. Identify sources of digital evidence, preserve and analyze digital evidence, present findings (deposition of legal evidence in a court of law), and learn tools forensics experts use.
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