Mississippi Cybersecurity Degree Programs

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Grand Canyon University Online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Degree has been designated by the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) program. This recognition highlights GCU's commitment to enhancing cyberdefense education and empowering cybersecurity professionals with the expertise to address vulnerabilities effectively.
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Grand Canyon University Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Learn to safeguard systems, data, processes and people through the use of white hat practices, digital forensics, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and more.
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Utica University Online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Specializations: Network Forensics and Incident Response, Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation, and Cyber Operations.
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Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
The online BS in Cybersecurity from Maryville University will teach you how to protect digital assets and information systems in various industries, from finance to healthcare. No SAT or ACT scores required.
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Maryville University Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Earn your MS in Cybersecurity online from Maryville University in as few as 12 months.
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Mississippi Cybersecurity Degrees Overview

Schools have been recognized for their commitment to education excellence in cybersecurity by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

Why consider NSA CAE designated institutions for cyber security in Mississippi

These are known as National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE), and Mississippi State University is the school designated as one and is the only institution in the state of Mississippi to have one. They are accredited for their education in both cyber defense and cyber research.

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Are there NSA CAE designated cyber security degrees in Mississippi?

Yes. Here is a list of Mississippi universities that are NSA CAE Designated Institutions and have a cybersecurity degree.

Online Cyber Security Programs in Mississippi

For maximum flexibility when pursuing a degree or certification in cybersecurity, consider online options. Many of these programs will have all of their courses available online or at least a hybrid combination of meeting weekly or at night with coursework completed online.

Depending on the program, certifications can be completely self-paced based on course availability within a certain number of years after enrolling, and degrees will typically have assignment deadlines along with the on-campus format. At the moment, there are no online programs available in Mississippi that are recognized by the CAE.

Master's in Cyber Security Degrees in Mississippi

Mississippi State University has a Master of Science in Cyber Security and Operations at their Starkville campus. The curriculum has 31 total credits and it can be completed within two years. Students have the option of pursuing a thesis or non-thesis option.

For the thesis option, six credit hours are researched for the research project. Non-thesis option students will have three to six credit hours of electives and an option to have a directed project. There are also two electives that students can choose from: Cyber Operations and Cyber Defense. The core courses regardless of concentration are an opening seminar, Information and Computer Security, Introduction to Computer Forensics, and Network Security.

Featured online cybersecurity programs:
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University of California, Berkeley Master’s in Cybersecurity Website
University of West Florida Online Master's in Cybersecurity Website
Pace University Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Website
Syracuse University Master of Science in Cybersecurity Website
Arizona State University Online Master of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Website
Utica University Online MS in Cybersecurity Website
Fairleigh Dickinson University Master of Science in Cyber and Homeland Security Website
Stevens Institute of Technology Master of Science in Computer Science Website
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Getting Started Working in Cyber Security in Mississippi

Mississippi State University offers two higher education programs at the Masters and PhD levels to advance in an established career within information technology. MSU's two concentrations differ as Cyber Defense focuses more on the protection aspect of an organization's network while Cyber Operations will feature more coursework on intrusion detection and penetration testing.

In addition to the graduate program at Mississippi State University, there are two options for cybersecurity certificates with the Information Assurance Professional Certificate (which can also be completed by undergraduates) and the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Operations.

List of the best cyber security degrees in Mississippi

Undergraduate Cybersecurity Degrees

Click to view all online Associate and Bachelor in Cyber Security degrees that are taking applications.

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University of Southern Mississippi
Information Security Minor Hattiesburg

Mississippi Graduate Cybersecurity Degrees

Click to view all online Graduate level Cyber Security degrees (Master and Doctorate) that are taking applications.

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Mississippi State University
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M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations Mississippi State
Mississippi State University
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Ph.D. Computer Science: Computer Security Concentration Mississippi State
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Mississippi Cyber Security Careers and Organizations

The annual Mississippi College Cybersecurity Summit has a main goal of spreading awareness and education on the importance of cybersecurity. Various topics covered include examples of how to protect an organization’s data, learning how vulnerable the Internet of Things can be to attacks, and more unique subjects in cyber insurance, cryptojacking, and biometric breaches. Speakers at previous events have included top executives at companies such as S&P 500 company Gartner, local company Ingalls Shipbuilding, and special agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.