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Advance your IT career with a master’s in information technology with cybersecurity focus
Get the knowledge and skills you need to advance in IT with Franklin’s M.S. in Information Technology with a focus in Cybersecurity. Through the 16-month, 100% online program, you’ll build on a solid foundation of IT coursework and gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity through courses that span technical and non-technical topics including risk management, network security and ethical hacking.
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M.S. Information Technology - Cybersecurity Focus Overview
Get in-demand skills by earning a master’s in information technology
Throughout Franklin’s M.S. in Information Technology program, you’ll build a strong foundation in IT with courses in network security, database management, information systems management, website development, and IT strategy and policy. You can expect this knowledge growth to improve your marketability, as demand for information technology professionals is projected to grow 16% through 2031.*
Moreover, as workplaces lean on the capabilities of cross-disciplinary teams, the role of the technologist becomes even more strategic and collaborative. Franklin’s program provides the opportunity for you to build the communication, presentation and analytical skills to boost your professional skillset.
Three 12-week focus area courses provide breadth and depth in various aspects of cybersecurity including risk assessment and management, comprehensive and systematic network security, and offensive ethical hacking techniques.
Adopt a controlled, proactive and flexible approach to information risk management
Through project-based assignments, you’ll determine the scope, budget, objectives and system boundaries for risk assessment. You’ll learn to combine operational security, risk assessment, test and review, and mitigation to demonstrate value. By following a project-based approach, you’ll have the opportunity to define projects; gather administrative, technical and physical data; identify and classify critical systems, assets and threat agents; and analyze data to inform risk mitigation recommendations and reporting.
Defend networks against attacks and mitigate vulnerabilities
Network functionality rests on pervasive technology that connects devices, services and users. When these networks fail or are breached, the impact is far-reaching. You’ll learn to go beyond firewalls and virtual private networks by taking a comprehensive and systematic approach to network security including monitoring, incident response, forensics, virtualization and cloud secure protocols, cryptography and web services.
Use ethical hacking insights to formulate penetration testing strategies and reporting
Ethical hackers help organizations test and refine their security plans and technologies. Take a deep dive into ethical hacking including reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis, exploitation and reporting. Through hands-on assignments, you’ll employ current tools and methods and gain the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker exam.
Build on what you know and finish your master's in IT with a focus in cybersecurity faster
Because the M.S. in IT-Cybersecurity is aligned with industry competencies, you can leverage your certifications for up to 12 credits, which equates to a 30% cost savings, toward your degree.
A current (ISC)2 CISSP certification has been evaluated to be equivalent to Information Assurance (ISEC 610), which translates into 4 credit hours toward your degree and $2,680 in tuition savings. For the cybersecurity focus area, a current EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential aligns with Ethical Hacking (ISEC 670) and ISACA CRISC aligns with Information Risk Management (ISEC 630), which accounts for 66% of focus work coursework that can be bypassed with current certifications.
Choose an online IT master’s degree that’s built for busy adults
As an accredited, nonprofit university, our focus at Franklin is on you. Our team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules and 100% online coursework help to balance your education with work, family and life.
Students rate our faculty members as top-notch for the real-world expertise they are able to bring to the coursework. When you need help, your instructor is just a phone call or email away. You can also rely on support resources from the Learning Commons, like workshops, tutoring sessions and library services. Get started on your future today.
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Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials
In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills.
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Employment Outlook
From 2023-2033, jobs in Information Technology are expected to increase by 17%
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Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,520 | 18,129 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median Salary: $169,520
Job Postings: 18,129 Projected Growth: 20% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionComputer and Information Systems Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes Computer Occupations (15-1211 through 15-1299). Projected Growth
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Computer and Information Research Scientists | $145,080 | 8,719 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Median Salary: $145,080
Job Postings: 8,719 Projected Growth: 26% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionComputer and Information Research Scientists conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. Projected Growth
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Information Security Analysts | $120,370 | 63,767 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Information Security Analysts
Median Salary: $120,370
Job Postings: 63,767 Projected Growth: 31% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionInformation Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Projected Growth
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Computer Systems Analysts | $103,792 | 100,703 | 14% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary: $103,792
Job Postings: 100,703 Projected Growth: 14% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionComputer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Projected Growth
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Database Administrators | $101,504 | 123,181 | 12% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Database Administrators
Median Salary: $101,504
Job Postings: 123,181 Projected Growth: 12% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionDatabase Administrators administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Projected Growth
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators install, configure, and maintain an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Projected Growth
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Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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