Cybersecurity Job Outlook

Rising Challenges Are Poised to Fuel Cybersecurity Employment Growth

Cybercrime could cause an estimated $9.5 trillion of damages in 2024 alone.¹ As these threats rise, organizations will need more professionals well-versed in cybersecurity — and you can prepare for these roles at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

Our online MS in Cybersecurity program instills technical and analytical competencies for career opportunities across this field. The courses also delve into policy and governance, providing a holistic education that appeals to entry-level and seasoned professionals alike.

• Prepare to attain CompTIA and ISC2 certification after graduation
• Learn from experienced faculty with deep ties to the cybersecurity industry
• Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies
• Make connections with members of our growing alumni network

What You’ll Learn

• Collect, analyze, manage, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities using evidence-based decisions
• Integrate and use fundamental information and emerging best practices about security architecture and technology to address day-to-day activities in the field
• Design and perform cybersecurity tasks following operations workflows and legal guidelines, as well as within established technology and leadership structures
• Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts, ideas, and results through multiple channels to diverse internal and external audiences
• Foster effective collaboration within and across public, private, and nonprofit organizations to address systemic issues that cannot be addressed via individual action alone

Curriculum Details

Skills You’ll Gain

• Threat analysis
• Cybersecurity program design
• Incident response
• Infrastructure security
• Policy analysis
• Security architecture