Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Thesis-Option and Non-Thesis Option)

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Our mission as it relates to research, is to develop and institutionalize a set of cutting-edge research priorities for the University. The graduate degree in cybersecurity will be interdisciplinary and aimed at achieving to increase the number of graduate students conducting research and growing the number of African American graduates entering the workforce with these skill sets.

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Students reviewing code in class

What is Cybersecurity?

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

 

 

 

 

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Student checking security updates from phone

Cybersecurity Careers

Most information security analysts work for computer companies, consulting firms, or business and financial companies.

How to Become an Information Security Analyst?
Information security analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity or a computer science field, along with related work experience. Employers may prefer to hire analysts who have professional certification.

 

 

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Student reviewing server status

Cybersecurity Employment Expectations

Quick Facts: Information Security Analysts
2022 Median Pay $112,000 per year and $53.85 per hour
Job Outlook, 2022-23 32% (Much faster than average)

 

 

 

 

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Student looking at code

Cybersecurity Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)

 

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Pay: The median annual wage for information security analysts was $112,000 in May 2022.

Job Outlook: The employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Faculty

Name Email Phone
Dr. Clement Allen

clement.allen@famu.edu

(850) 599-3050
Dr. Hongmei Chi

hongmei.chi@famu.edu

(850) 599-3050
Dr. Deidre Evans

deidre.evans@famu.edu

(850) 599-3964
Dr. Bhanu Prasad

bhanu.prasad@famu.edu

(850) 412-7359
Dr. Edward Jones (Chairperson)

edward.jones@famu.edu

(850) 412-7349
Dr. Jin Wei Liu

jinwei.liu@famu.edu

 (850) 599-3050
Dr. Idongesit Mkpong-Ruffin

idongesit.ruffin@famu.edu

(850) 599-3042
Dr. Samuel Erskine

samuel.erskine@famu.edu

 (850) 599-3050