I know a lot of people don’t think they have the ability to do it (finish their degree),
but if they jump right in like I did, it’s completely possible.
Master's of Science
Cybersecurity
Protect the systems that power today’s world with SUNY Empire’s online Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
Whether you're an IT professional or new to the field, this flexible program prepares you to tackle real-world security threats through hands-on learning in risk management, network defense, cybersecurity policy, and secure systems design. You’ll graduate ready to design strategies, lead security teams, and protect data and infrastructure in any industry.
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Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Course List: -
Foundation Course
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INFT 6122
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INFT 6045
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INFT 6065
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INFT 6070
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INFT 6132
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INFT 6142
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INFT 6147
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INFT 6157
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Elective 1
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Elective 2
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Capstone Course
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INFT 7005
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Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply
Master the Tools to Defend and Lead in Cybersecurity
What you'll learn
- Analyze and resolve network security issues
- Apply cybersecurity tools and frameworks
- Design secure systems and solutions
- Evaluate risks and enforce compliance
Advance Your Career With a Master’s in Cybersecurity
This online master’s degree in cybersecurity prepares you for high-demand roles in security, IT, and risk management. Career paths include:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Network Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Policy Advisor
- More
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Protect Systems. Lead With Confidence.
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an M.S. in Cybersecurity
flexible, practical, and career-focused. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay on track, build your expertise in network security, risk assessment, and secure system design, and prepare you for
leadership roles in the fast-growing cybersecurity field.
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Apply for the M.S. in Cybersecurity Program
Double check you have all of your admissions requirements, and send in your application to be ready for our next start date!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025
Meet Your Professors
Our faculty have spent decades honing their craft and are all about supporting you in any way they can. They will do more than help you earn an online accounting degree. They’ll teach you to challenge yourself and find new ways to solve problems.
All Faculty
Andrew Hurd
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hurd is responsible for instruction and curriculum development in the MSIT and MS in Cybersecurity programs.
He holds dual Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics, a Masters in the
Science of teaching Mathematics, and a PhD in Information Sciences specialized in
Information Assurance and Online Learning. In 2012, he won the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching while working at Hudson Valley Community College. Dr. Hurd’s research focus is on Cybersecurity and Computer Science education. He strives to find ways to teach
cybersecurity and computer science more efficiently to the new generation of learners.
Lila Rajabion
Associate Professor
Lila Rajabion is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Master of Science in Information
Technology (MSIT) and M.S. in Cybersecurity at Empire State University, where she
teaches and develops the MSIT curriculum with a concentration in cybersecurity and
Web design. She has more than 20 years of experience conducting research and providing
consulting in various dimensions of IT combined in the academia and private sectors.
Interested in the M.S. in Cybersecurity Program?