Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, MS: Career Outlook
Advance Your Cybersecurity Career
The need for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high as malicious attacks to information systems become a more frequent threat to individuals, organizations and government agencies. With such a dramatic growth in demand for cybersecurity professionals in such a short timeframe, there is a shortage in the supply of professionals entering the field.
| The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment for cybersecurity analysts will increase 32% between 2022 and 2032. 1 |
| The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be about 16,800 openings for cybersecurity analysts each year.1 |
| Job growth can be attributed to such factors as the growth in digital health services, telehealth and e-commerce, along with an increase in remote work.1 |
Graduates of cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity master's programs work for small and large businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
They hold positions such as cybercrime investigator, digital forensic examiner and cybersecurity specialist.
Digital forensic analyst:
$98,740/year1
Digital forensic analysts conduct investigations on computer-based crimes, analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. In this role, you’ll preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.
information security analyst
$120,360/year1
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. In this role, you will monitor your organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs, as well as use and maintain software such as firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
Additional roles for graduates of our master's in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity graduates:
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Computer and information research scientist
- Cybercrime investigator
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Program Outcomes: What You'll Learn
By the time you complete your MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, you'll be able to:
| Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. |
| Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. |
| Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations. |
Perform predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security |
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