Master of Cyber Forensics and Security

The Master of Cyber Forensics and Security is cross-disciplinary program that focuses on technology, management, compliance, and legal issues. Experienced information technology professionals and those new to the field can build the skills to become cybersecurity and forensics practitioners, investigators, managers, and leaders.Build a comprehensive understanding of essential elements such as information security, information assurance, ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis and control, securing databases, steganography, mobile device forensics, operating system security, business continuity response, disaster recovery, legal and ethical issues, auditing, evidence, and intrusion detection. Work with forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and preserve digital evidence.
The Master of Cyber Forensics and Security is a cross-disciplinary program that focuses on technology, management, compliance, and legal issues. Experienced information technology professionals and those new to the field can become cybersecurity and forensics practitioners, investigators, managers, and leaders.
Graduates have found employment in companies from start ups to Fortune 500 companies including Zelle, Citibank, and Motorola. Others have gone on to work in law enforcement including Chicago Police Department and the FBI.
Graduates of the Master of Cyber Forensics and Security program can fill roles such as:
Information security analyst,Security manager, Security administrator, Cybersecurity analyst, Cybersecurity specialist, Computer forensic examiner,Forensic analyst,Vulnerability researcher/exploit developer

Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in this program. Previous coursework or experience in technology is helpful but not required. Additional coursework may be required for those with no previous background in information technology.
You must present official, original transcripts and degree certificates issued by your institution.
If the transcripts are in the original language (non-English), please include a professional English translation.
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)