Earn your online master's in Cybersecurity

Advance your cyber security career with a fully online graduate degree

In today’s digital world, cyber security is more than a skill — it's a mission-critical discipline. The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity from St. Bonaventure University prepares you to lead, protect, and innovate in high-demand security roles across industries.

Whether you're transitioning into the field or looking to advance your current career in technology, this program delivers the advanced expertise and real-world experience employers seek.

Why choose a master's over a certificate in Cybersecurity?

While certificates can offer a brief introduction to specific tools or frameworks, a cyber security master’s degree equips you with a deeper, broader, and more strategic understanding of how to implement and manage a cyber security program to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats across systems and organizations.

With an M.S. in Cybersecurity, you’ll gain:

Leadership and strategic decision-making skills
Hands-on experience with enterprise-level security systems
Preparation for top industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, AWS Security, and more)
A credential that signals long-term value and commitment to employers

Program highlights:

Format: 100% Online
Credits: 30 credit hours
Duration: Complete in as little as 18 months
Structure: Accelerated 7-week courses
No GRE/GMAT required
Multiple start dates per year

What You’ll Learn: In-Demand Cyber Security Skills

Develop the advanced technical and analytical skills needed to combat today’s evolving cyber threats. Coursework integrates both foundational theory and hands-on practice through cloud-based labs.

Core topics include:

Hands-On Experience + Prepare for Industry Certifications

Through in-depth real-world lab environments and practical assignments, you'll gain the skills to pass key cyber security certifications such as:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Cisco CCNA / CCNP Security
Certified Network Defender (CND)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Cyber security professionals are in high demand — and this demand continues to grow.

Job roles for graduates include:

Cyber Security Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Cloud Security Engineer
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Digital Forensics Specialist
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – with experience
Threat Hunter
Incident Responder
Content Engineer
Threat Detection Engineer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in information security are expected to grow 33% through 2032, much faster than average.

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Join a program that’s designed to build not just skills — but a career path. Earn your Master’s in Cybersecurity online from St. Bonaventure and become a leader in protecting data, people, and organizations from digital threats.

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Brian Kellogg

Director of the M.S. Cybersecurity & undergraduate Cybersecurity programs; Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity

(716) 375-2044

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