Cybersecurity
Master of Engineering
Become a cutting-edge professional protecting critical systems.
In this Digital Era, cyberattacks threaten costly consequences for people, businesses, institutions and governments. Securing these systems requires professionals with interdisciplinary training, technical knowledge, innovative and problem-solving mindsets and leadership skills.
You can gain all those things at Duke.
Cybersecurity
Master of Engineering
Become a cutting-edge professional protecting critical systems.
In this Digital Era, cyberattacks threaten costly consequences for people, businesses, institutions and governments. Securing these systems requires professionals with interdisciplinary training, technical knowledge, innovative and problem-solving mindsets and leadership skills.
You can gain all those things at Duke.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
Flexible, Adaptive Curriculum
Aligned with the latest industry trends. Become prepared to secure data systems, testify in digital forensics, produce cybersecurity intelligence, build cyber-resilience, and investigate data breaches. Join a growing professional community making impacts globally.
A Great Program For
- Recent graduates and seasoned professionals with backgrounds in computer science, engineering or a related field
- Military veterans, attorneys and executives aiming to advance their leadership careers
- Individuals with academic backgrounds as diverse as political science, business administration or English who share a passion for cybersecurity
Ranked #3 Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity
Fortune Magazine
Study On-Campus or Online
A 30-Credit Degree
- 10-plus courses informed by and adapted to newest industry trends and needs
- Industry internship or real-world research project
- For our online students: One in-person residency on the Duke campus
CISO ExecEd Certificate
11-Week Program
- Provide oversight and governance for a cybersecurity program
- Develop cybersecurity metrics aligned with organizational goals
- Identify regulatory or legal risk to the organization
- Identify goals for high-performance cybersecurity operations teams
- Understand emerging technologies and potential risks
News
Brendan Rooney’s Advice for Duke Cybersecurity Students
Brendan Rooney, Booz Allen Hamilton’s global incident response lead, shared invaluable insights for Duke Cybersecurity students who aspire to excel in this challenging and rewarding domain.
The Power of Delayed Gratification: Insights from a Remarkable Career Journey
A summary of an inspiring talk delivered by Cybersecurity expert LeAnne Pelzer to the Duke Cybersecurity students.
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Feb 22
Eno River Hike
Join us for the Eno River Hike on February 22nd from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM! Whether you bring a friend or come alone, enjoy a refreshing hike and some […]
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Feb 24
Coffee Monday for Engineering Master’s Programs Students
Kick-start your week with Coffee Monday for Engineering Master’s Programs Students! Join us every Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the GSPS Suite, Teer Building, second floor. Enjoy […]
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Feb 24
Coffee Monday for Engineering Master’s Programs Students
Kick-start your week with Coffee Monday for Engineering Master’s Programs Students! Join us every Monday from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Teer 102 Student Lounge. Enjoy a cup […]
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