Cyber Security

Cyber Security Programs at Marshall University

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Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) is committed to advancing the field of cybersecurity through comprehensive research, education, training, and outreach programs. Our Institute brings together scholars and experts from diverse disciplines to address cybersecurity challenges from various perspectives.

Our programs and initiatives are designed to foster the growth and development of the cybersecurity community. Our educational programs provide students with hands-on training and invaluable real-world experience.

A key strength of Marshall’s ICS lies in our emphasis on collaboration and partnerships. We actively collaborate with corporate and government organizations to cultivate a robust and dynamic ecosystem of cybersecurity professionals and researchers. These partnerships offer our students invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience and apply their knowledge and skills to practical problems.

Academic Programs

Cyber Forensics and Security, B.S.

The Cyber Forensics and Security bachelor’s degree program helps students like you hone forensic science and computer forensics skills to investigate cybersecurity problems.

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Cybersecurity, M.S.

In today’s world, cyber security is key to almost every business and organization. It requires well-trained professionals skilled in network security, information security and application security to help organizations remain safe from the risk of digital attacks, and we prepare our students for these challenges.

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Cyber at Marshall

FORTUNE’s Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity

$45M

State funding for new facility

32%

Prospective job growth in next 10 years

Cyber Team scored in the top 1% of all teams at a recent National Cyber League Competition

Institute for Cyber Security Highlights

National Center of Academic Excellence

Marshall University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Practitioner-Based Approach

At Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security, we offer a unique and practitioner-based approach to studying cybersecurity. Our institute is dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity through multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach programs.

Top Facilities

The Institute for Cyber Security at Marshall University is expanding and will soon have its own building as part of Marshall’s 4th Avenue Innovation District initiative. It resides in the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex on Marshall University’s Huntington campus.

In-Demand Career Opportunities

The field of cybersecurity is growing rapidly, and there is a shortage of skilled professionals. Our graduates have a strong track record of securing employment in the cybersecurity field, and many of our students have multiple job offers before graduating.

“I am extremely glad that I chose Marshall for Cyber Forensics & Security. I like that this program is a 50/50 split of forensics and security. We like to use the term ‘Swiss Army Knife approach’ when we describe our program, because they’re preparing you for wherever you might end up in the industry.”

Jack McFee, Cyber Forensics and Security, MS

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Advance your career and change your life in the exciting fields of cyber security & cyber forensics at Marshall.

Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security