Information Security Master's Degree Online

Staying Ahead of Information Security

Any organization that uses computers needs people trained in technology to protect networks and data. The MS Information Security program explores the theory and practice of IT security on a global scale to create graduates who are confident about succeeding in the challenging, fast-moving field of information security.

Lewis University's information security master's degree program combines core courses to build a solid background in information security with advanced topics in operations, forensics, programming, and strategic risk assessment through two concentrations.

• Management Concentration: Designed for students who want to advance into leadership and management roles, coursework in this concentration focuses on developing and implementing large-scale plans and strategies for information security.
• Technical Concentration: Courses offer hands-on training and knowledge to handle a wide range of information security issues and topics, including strategies to repel hackers, secure programming principles, and computer forensic tools.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Lewis University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE) for the academic years 2011–2016.

Coursework meets the national standards of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and covers the ten domains of knowledge required for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, the "gold standard" of information security.

This graduate degree prepares students for the management and technical threats facing today's businesses and organizations including cyber attacks. Learn more about the history of cyber warfare.

Committed to Helping You Succeed

By earning your Information Security Master's Degree online at Lewis, you'll be entering a well-established program at a school known for its strong ethical values and experienced faculty. Managed jointly by Lewis University's Computer Science Department and the College of Business, our master's degree in Information Security combines managerial and technical areas of study to help ensure that you graduate with the skills to achieve your goals as the field of information security continues to evolve.

If you'd like to learn more about Lewis University's online MS in Information Security program, request more information or call us at 1.866.967.7046 to speak to an advisor today.