$719
Per Credit Tuition + $0 Fees
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Reach New Heights in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
In today’s digital world, institutions need experts who can craft forward-looking cybersecurity policies, identify security vulnerabilities, and help them recover from cyberattacks. You need a degree program that builds these skills without sacrificing your work/life balance.
We created our online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics for working professionals seeking to grow their technical skills and elevate into executive roles. Our unique program merges cybersecurity education with digital forensics training, preparing you for a range of in-demand positions.
As an SUO student, you’ll have the exclusive benefit of studying at one of the few universities recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency. Our curriculum has been validated by the NSA to align with the latest industry standards – and it includes hands-on training with many of the digital forensics and investigative tools used by professionals in the field:
- Magnet Axiom
- EnCase
- FTK Imager
- Autopsy
- Volatility
- Wireshark
- Packet Tracer
- Metasploit
- Splunk
- Kali Linux
Ready to learn more? Contact us to see how our M.S. in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics can speed you toward your professional goals.
This program is open to domestic and international students. Learn more about Master’s programs for F-1 Visa holders.
Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics programs have been validated by the National Security Agency (NSA). In addition, Stevenson is recognized as a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), a prestigious designation that underscores the university’s commitment to cybersecurity education and workforce development.
Affordable
Flexible Schedule
Fully Accredited
Complete in two years or less*
36 Credits
100% Online
One-on-One Attention
In-Demand Career
*Note: A student’s completion time is dependent upon the number of existing credits they have and can transfer, the number of credits they choose to take each term, and the terms in which they enroll.
Gain the Skills Employers Want
Our program builds your skills in areas such as:
- Collecting and preserving digital evidence
- Identifying attack vectors and vulnerabilities
- Analyzing and auditing information systems for signs of compromise
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws and statutes
- Producing professional forensic reports
- Presenting forensic findings during expert testimonies
Potential Career Pathways
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, such as:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Incident Response Manager
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Malware Analyst
- Cybercrime Analyst
- Intrusion Detection Analyst
- Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect
- Network Engineer/Architect
- Supervisory IT Specialist
Job Placements for Graduates
Recent program graduates have secured key roles at institutions such as:
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Social Security Administration
- FBI
- NSA
- Exelon
Selected Courses
- Malware Detection, Analysis, and Prevention
- Windows Forensic Examinations
- Introduction to Forensic Analysis
- Windows Intrusion Forensic Investigations
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Earn Up to 15 Credits
Apply Prior Coursework and Experience Toward Your Degree
8-Week Courses
Offered 100% Online
Your Partner For Professional Success
Gavin Kane
Enrollment Counselor
443-352-5670
gkane2@stevenson.edu
We’re here to answer all your questions. Submit this form or contact Gavin, your Enrollment Counselor, directly to learn more about our Master’s in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program.
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Admissions
- Completed online application.
- Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in a related field (e.g., information assurance, computer science, cybersecurity, and digital forensics) OR bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in an unrelated field with coursework and/or professional work experience in information technology, telecommunication systems, system administration, network management, cybersecurity, digital forensics, or information assurance.
- Personal Statement that specifically addresses your experience (professionally or in coursework) using cybersecurity forensic tools (Encase, Axiom, and others), handling digital evidence/files and/or how you would approach learning to use new tools in order to succeed in your graduate courses.
A low residency option is available for F-1 Visa holding students starting Fall 2026. Learn more about Master’s programs for F-1 Visa holders.
Courses
Students in the online Master’s in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics program can choose from a variety of courses including:
- Malware Detection, Analysis, and Prevention
- Windows Forensic Examinations
- Introduction to Forensic Analysis
- Windows Intrusion Forensic Investigations
Digital Forensics Certificate Option
Stevenson offers a fully-online graduate certificate for those interested in advancing their career in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
- Digital Forensics (18 credit hours)
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