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Degrees

Cybersecurity Analytics and OperationsBachelor of Science
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Prepare yourself to anticipate and identify threats, clearly articulate potential impacts to stakeholders, and ensure the safety of digital information. This cybersecurity degree program is supported by Penn State's College of IST.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 123 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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Cybersecurity Analytics and OperationsMaster of Professional Studies
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This online degree program in cybersecurity analytics and operations is taught by experienced practitioners and researchers and blends education relating to technology, incident response, strategic planning, and crisis management to prepare you to better protect digital information from attacks.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 1 to start August 24
  • 33 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Security and Risk AnalysisBachelor of Science
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Prepare yourself to analyze risk, design secure systems, and ensure that proper levels of privacy are maintained in business and government. Penn State’s security and risk analysis degree focuses on the technologies, education, and policies to protect people, information, and other assets.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 120 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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Certificates

Cyber Threat Analytics and PreventionGraduate Certificate
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Enhance your understanding of cyber threat attacks, laws, analytics, and terrorism, as well as network vulnerabilities, system threats, and surveillance protocols with the courses in this online graduate certificate program.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Bachelor's Degrees

Cybersecurity Analytics and OperationsBachelor of Science
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Prepare yourself to anticipate and identify threats, clearly articulate potential impacts to stakeholders, and ensure the safety of digital information. This cybersecurity degree program is supported by Penn State's College of IST.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 123 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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Security and Risk AnalysisBachelor of Science
View Degree
Prepare yourself to analyze risk, design secure systems, and ensure that proper levels of privacy are maintained in business and government. Penn State’s security and risk analysis degree focuses on the technologies, education, and policies to protect people, information, and other assets.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 120 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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Undergraduate Certificates

Master's Degrees

Cybersecurity Analytics and OperationsMaster of Professional Studies
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This online degree program in cybersecurity analytics and operations is taught by experienced practitioners and researchers and blends education relating to technology, incident response, strategic planning, and crisis management to prepare you to better protect digital information from attacks.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 1 to start August 24
  • 33 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Graduate Certificates

Cyber Threat Analytics and PreventionGraduate Certificate
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Enhance your understanding of cyber threat attacks, laws, analytics, and terrorism, as well as network vulnerabilities, system threats, and surveillance protocols with the courses in this online graduate certificate program.
  • Online courses with online or in-person internship
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Learning Outcomes for Cybersecurity Degrees

  • Analyze and mitigate cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

  • Design and implement secure systems, networks, and enterprise architectures.

  • Apply cybersecurity tools, analytics, and threat intelligence techniques.

  • Develop risk management, governance, and compliance strategies.

  • Communicate security insights to technical and business stakeholders.

  • Apply ethical, legal, and professional standards in cybersecurity practice.

Multiple Credentials for Faster and Better ROI

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For those preparing for a career in cybersecurity, our programs offer multiple credentials that can help you excel in your career. Our Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Cybersecurity and Graduate Certificate in Cyber Threat Analytics and Prevention are integrated into master's degree programs including the Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Master of Science in Information Science, allowing you to earn multiple credentials more efficiently and affordably than pursuing them separately.

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  • Get the assistance you need — Our military support team can help you navigate admissions, leverage benefits, manage the impact of deployments, and more.
  • Maximize your financial options — Access GI Bill® benefits, military tuition assistance, military scholarships, and our Military Grant-in-Aid for those who qualify. If you need to withdraw for military service, you’ll receive a 100% tuition refund.

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