M.S. in Cybersecurity Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Request More Info Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Eligible for STEM-OPT Affordable Fixed-Rate Tuition $30K After STEM Fellows Scholarship QS Rankings #63 University in the U.S. Alumni Career Outcomes 95% employed within 6 months M.S. in Cybersecurity 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City or I Full-Time or Part-Time With the Katz School’s 30-credit master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll develop the technological and managerial expertise to plan, implement, upgrade, monitor and audit cybersecurity protocols and procedures. You’ll master state-of-the-art technologies and practices, and you’ll get hands-on experience with threat mitigation, detection and defense in the heart of New York City—a global hub for cybersecurity. Protecting an organization's information assets and technology infrastructure is critical and requires teams of cybersecurity professionals to protect against increasingly frequent attacks. Fueling this growth is the rapid evolution of cyber threats through the expansion of mobile device usage, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, artificial intelligence and drones. Additionally, evolving privacy and cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are driving demand for a new breed of cybersecurity professionals. Secure your place in this critical and fast-growing industry with Katz’s M.S. in cybersecurity. Fortune magazine recently ranked the second in the nation, putting Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ in good company with prestigious schools such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. Program Highlights Gain cybersecurity know-how in systems architecture, operating systems, applications, endpoints, securing data, networking, cloud security and software development Analyze threat landscapes and security frameworks, as well as legal compliance and audit frameworks Develop internal and external communication strategies to promote a cybersecurity culture Prepare for industry certifications, including CEH, CISM, CISSP, CRISC and CSSK Gain industry experience through internships and research, as well as benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities STEM-OPT eligible Full Program Breakdown M.S. in Cybersecurity 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City or I Full-Time or Part-Time With the Katz School’s 30-credit master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll develop the technological and managerial expertise to plan, implement, upgrade, monitor and audit cybersecurity protocols and procedures. You’ll master state-of-the-art technologies and practices, and you’ll get hands-on experience with threat mitigation, detection and defense in the heart of New York City—a global hub for cybersecurity. Protecting an organization's information assets and technology infrastructure is critical and requires teams of cybersecurity professionals to protect against increasingly frequent attacks. Fueling this growth is the rapid evolution of cyber threats through the expansion of mobile device usage, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, artificial intelligence and drones. Additionally, evolving privacy and cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are driving demand for a new breed of cybersecurity professionals. Secure your place in this critical and fast-growing industry with Katz’s M.S. in cybersecurity. Fortune magazine recently ranked the second in the nation, putting Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ in good company with prestigious schools such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. Program Highlights Gain cybersecurity know-how in systems architecture, operating systems, applications, endpoints, securing data, networking, cloud security and software development Analyze threat landscapes and security frameworks, as well as legal compliance and audit frameworks Develop internal and external communication strategies to promote a cybersecurity culture Prepare for industry certifications, including CEH, CISM, CISSP, CRISC and CSSK Gain industry experience through internships and research, as well as benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities STEM-OPT eligible Swipe to learn more! M.S. in Cybersecurity 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City or I Full-Time or Part-Time With the Katz School’s 30-credit master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll develop the technological and managerial expertise to plan, implement, upgrade, monitor and audit cybersecurity protocols and procedures. You’ll master state-of-the-art technologies and practices, and you’ll get hands-on experience with threat mitigation, detection and defense in the heart of New York City—a global hub for cybersecurity. Protecting an organization's information assets and technology infrastructure is critical and requires teams of cybersecurity professionals to protect against increasingly frequent attacks. Fueling this growth is the rapid evolution of cyber threats through the expansion of mobile device usage, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, artificial intelligence and drones. Additionally, evolving privacy and cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are driving demand for a new breed of cybersecurity professionals. Secure your place in this critical and fast-growing industry with Katz’s M.S. in cybersecurity. Fortune magazine recently ranked the second in the nation, putting Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ in good company with prestigious schools such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. Gain cybersecurity know-how in systems architecture, operating systems, applications, endpoints, securing data, networking, cloud security and software development Analyze threat landscapes and security frameworks, as well as legal compliance and audit frameworks Develop internal and external communication strategies to promote a cybersecurity culture Prepare for industry certifications, including CEH, CISM, CISSP, CRISC and CSSK Gain industry experience through internships and research, as well as benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities STEM-OPT eligible Research and Capstone For the capstone project, you'll develop a complete cybersecurity strategy for a non-profit organization. Throughout the program, you'll also have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to design and implement specialized research projects. Recent Projects Capture the Flag: Opportunities for the Cybersecurity Classroom Two Step Verification System Using Face Recognition Cymple Bits Security Analysis (Won 1st Place in the 2022 ISACA Cybersecurity Case Study Competition) Equifax Data Breach Analysis (Won 1st Place in the 2021 ISACA Cybersecurity Case Study Competition) Tech Fellows Join students and alumni from over 30 countries to work on pioneering research, citywide initiatives and new technologies that help to make the world smarter, safer and healthier. Benefits Receive industry mentorship Showcase and publish your research at Katz School's annual Symposium on Science, Technology and Health Receive a generous tuition scholarship Learn more about the Fellows Program. B.A./M.S. Pathways Option Through the B.A./M.S. option, undergraduates from Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women can take up to nine graduate credits that will count toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. After completing their bachelor's, students can finish their graduate degree in just one more year. Admissions criteria: Junior or senior in any YC/SCW undergraduate major with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum grade of B-plus in the prerequisite courses listed below. Students can begin taking graduate coursework in their junior or senior year. Prerequisites for graduate courses: One computer networking or security course with a minimum grade of B-plus. For more information, visit www.yu.edu/pathways Internships and STEM-OPT Gain industry experience in major companies, startups and the YU Innovation Lab through internships that count toward your degree. Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ's master’s in cybersecurity is a STEM-approved degree. International students may be eligible for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). The program also offers several opportunities for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Recent Internships Radware New York City MTA Bank of New York Mellon Technical Consulting and Research, Inc. American Eagle Outfitters Interested in this program? Apply Now! Program Links Curriculum Faculty Research Student Life Mission and Goals Learn More Admissions & Financial Aid Graduate Admissions katzgrad@yu.edu 646-592-4753 General Inquiries katz@yu.edu Join our Community Application Information Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.  Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Learn More Graduate Admissions katzgrad@yu.edu 646-592-4753 General Inquiries katz@yu.edu Join our Community Admissions & Financial Aid Application Information Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.  Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Program News Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center Read about the SOC's advanced cyber range Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment. . Cyber Graduate Trades in Police Cap for Black Hat Read more about Kevin Suckiel's job at Ernst & Young Cyber Graduate Trades in Police Cap for Black Hat Employers in the internet era have had to become more creative in finding people to guard the digital gates to their computer systems unwittingly left open, exposing precious company data. This has created the need for a whole new class of virtual sleuths, called penetration testers, to simulate attacks on their systems to find and fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a real attacker. One of them is Kevin Suckiel, who recently was awarded a master’s degree in cybersecurity from the Katz School of Science and Health. He recently landed a prized job at the prestigious Big Four consulting firm Ernst and Young that has him donning the blackest of hats to crack the networks of his company’s clients. Read the entire story about Kevin. Fortune Ranks Cyber Program #2 in Nation Read more about Fortune Magazine's ranking Fortune Ranks Cyber Program #2 in Nation The at the Katz School of Science and Health was ranked by Fortune magazine as the No. 2 cybersecurity graduate program in the country, putting Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ in good company with prestigious schools, such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. The honor comes as cybersecurity has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. . Cyber Expert Named Program Director Read more about cyber entrepreneur Sivan Tehila Cyber Expert Named Program Director Sivan Tehila, a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur, has been named director of the in-person and online cybersecurity master’s programs for the Katz School of Science and Health. Dave Schwed and Lev Feldman, who served as co-directors of the program since the school’s founding in 2016, have returned to executive positions in industry but remain on the faculty as practitioners-in-residence. During a 10-year career in intelligence and cybersecurity in the Israel Defense Forces, Sivan served as an intelligence officer, CISO of the Research and Analysis Division and head of the Information Security Department of the Intelligence Corps. After leaving the military, she joined RAFAEL, an Israeli defense company, as an information security officer and a profiler. She then shifted her career to securing critical national infrastructure at the Israel Railways. Since 2019, she has been director of solutions architecture at Perimeter 81, a cloud and network security company. Sivan has dedicated herself to promoting women in cybersecurity. She is the founder of Cyber Ladies NYC, a fierce troupe of women innovators who are all driven and accomplished in tech and cybersecurity, and a mentor at the Manhattan High School for Girls where she developed a unique cybersecurity program. She was recognized as a 2020 Woman to Watch in IT Security. In June, she led a team of cybersecurity students who won first place in ISACA’s annual Cybersecurity Challenge. Sivan teaches the course Cybersecurity Audit, Assessment, and Testing. She holds an M.A. in business development and consulting from the University of Haifa and a B.A. in political science and criminology from Bar-Ilan University, as well as a CISO certificate from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Katz School’s in-person and online cybersecurity master’s programs help students develop the technological and managerial expertise to plan, implement, upgrade, monitor and audit cybersecurity protocols and procedures, as well as to master state-of-the-art technologies and practices. Students get hands-on experience with threat mitigation, detection and defense — all in the heart of New York City. Cybersecurity Team Wins ISACA Competition Read about the Katz team's victory over 17 competitors Cybersecurity Team Wins ISACA Competition On May 18, 2022, students from the Katz School of Science and Healthfound out that they won first place in the ISACA Cybersecurity Case Study competition for the second year in a row. The victorious Cymple Bits Security team, led by Kevin Suckiel ’22K, included Jacob Leichter ’22K , Orly Schejter ’23K and Margarita Zeleniy (Brooklyn Technical High School.) The competition, which this year awarded $21,000 in scholarships, is open to students at U.S.- based universities, colleges and high schools, regardless of the their majors or degrees. . New York City a Global Cyber Headquarters Read more about how the city is backing cyber development New York City a Global Cyber Headquarters New York City is investing millions to develop its cybersecurity ecosystem by attracting startups, building infrastructure and creating a centralized cyber command. The city’s Economic Development Corporation is backing a CyberCenter to host the city’s first cybersecurity-dedicated accelerator. Startup companies from around the world are locating in New York. Jerusalem Venture Partners, an Israeli cybersecurity venture fund, is opening its New York office to attract more Israeli companies to the city. In addition, Israel-based D-ID and Intezer will join Team 8, a landmark cybersecurity think tank, which recently opened a hub in New York. Additionally, according to a 2018 Indeed.com Cybersecurity Spotlight Report, New York City ranks second on the list of U.S. cities with the most cybersecurity job postings and is in the top three for having the highest salary for information security specialists. Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center Read about the SOC's advanced cyber range Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment. . Cyber Graduate Trades in Police Cap for Black Hat Read more about Kevin Suckiel's job at Ernst & Young Cyber Graduate Trades in Police Cap for Black Hat Employers in the internet era have had to become more creative in finding people to guard the digital gates to their computer systems unwittingly left open, exposing precious company data. This has created the need for a whole new class of virtual sleuths, called penetration testers, to simulate attacks on their systems to find and fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a real attacker. One of them is Kevin Suckiel, who recently was awarded a master’s degree in cybersecurity from the Katz School of Science and Health. He recently landed a prized job at the prestigious Big Four consulting firm Ernst and Young that has him donning the blackest of hats to crack the networks of his company’s clients. Read the entire story about Kevin. Fortune Ranks Cyber Program #2 in Nation Read more about Fortune Magazine's ranking Fortune Ranks Cyber Program #2 in Nation The at the Katz School of Science and Health was ranked by Fortune magazine as the No. 2 cybersecurity graduate program in the country, putting Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ in good company with prestigious schools, such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. The honor comes as cybersecurity has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. . Cyber Expert Named Program Director Read more about cyber entrepreneur Sivan Tehila Cyber Expert Named Program Director Sivan Tehila, a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur, has been named director of the in-person and online cybersecurity master’s programs for the Katz School of Science and Health. Dave Schwed and Lev Feldman, who served as co-directors of the program since the school’s founding in 2016, have returned to executive positions in industry but remain on the faculty as practitioners-in-residence. During a 10-year career in intelligence and cybersecurity in the Israel Defense Forces, Sivan served as an intelligence officer, CISO of the Research and Analysis Division and head of the Information Security Department of the Intelligence Corps. After leaving the military, she joined RAFAEL, an Israeli defense company, as an information security officer and a profiler. She then shifted her career to securing critical national infrastructure at the Israel Railways. Since 2019, she has been director of solutions architecture at Perimeter 81, a cloud and network security company. Sivan has dedicated herself to promoting women in cybersecurity. She is the founder of Cyber Ladies NYC, a fierce troupe of women innovators who are all driven and accomplished in tech and cybersecurity, and a mentor at the Manhattan High School for Girls where she developed a unique cybersecurity program. She was recognized as a 2020 Woman to Watch in IT Security. In June, she led a team of cybersecurity students who won first place in ISACA’s annual Cybersecurity Challenge. Sivan teaches the course Cybersecurity Audit, Assessment, and Testing. She holds an M.A. in business development and consulting from the University of Haifa and a B.A. in political science and criminology from Bar-Ilan University, as well as a CISO certificate from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Katz School’s in-person and online cybersecurity master’s programs help students develop the technological and managerial expertise to plan, implement, upgrade, monitor and audit cybersecurity protocols and procedures, as well as to master state-of-the-art technologies and practices. Students get hands-on experience with threat mitigation, detection and defense — all in the heart of New York City. Cybersecurity Team Wins ISACA Competition Read about the Katz team's victory over 17 competitors Cybersecurity Team Wins ISACA Competition On May 18, 2022, students from the Katz School of Science and Healthfound out that they won first place in the ISACA Cybersecurity Case Study competition for the second year in a row. The victorious Cymple Bits Security team, led by Kevin Suckiel ’22K, included Jacob Leichter ’22K , Orly Schejter ’23K and Margarita Zeleniy (Brooklyn Technical High School.) The competition, which this year awarded $21,000 in scholarships, is open to students at U.S.- based universities, colleges and high schools, regardless of the their majors or degrees. . New York City a Global Cyber Headquarters Read more about how the city is backing cyber development New York City a Global Cyber Headquarters New York City is investing millions to develop its cybersecurity ecosystem by attracting startups, building infrastructure and creating a centralized cyber command. The city’s Economic Development Corporation is backing a CyberCenter to host the city’s first cybersecurity-dedicated accelerator. Startup companies from around the world are locating in New York. Jerusalem Venture Partners, an Israeli cybersecurity venture fund, is opening its New York office to attract more Israeli companies to the city. In addition, Israel-based D-ID and Intezer will join Team 8, a landmark cybersecurity think tank, which recently opened a hub in New York. Additionally, according to a 2018 Indeed.com Cybersecurity Spotlight Report, New York City ranks second on the list of U.S. cities with the most cybersecurity job postings and is in the top three for having the highest salary for information security specialists.
