Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

Information assurance is one of the most dynamic fields in recent decades. With the growing demand for computing professionals, Gannon’s Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Master’s Degree places emphasis on the development of students’ skills and continued professional growth to stay abreast of the rapidly changing technological world.

• There is no previous cyber education needed to enroll in the master’s degree program.
• This program is designed for nontechnical degree holders who are looking to improve their knowledge in cybersecurity, increase their job prospects and earning potential, or take the first step toward a graduate degree in the cybersecurity field.

Keeping our critical cyber infrastructure secure while maintaining privacy is a priority. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally in 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has also predicted that the current number of cybersecurity job openings is on the rise. This program is aimed to fill that void. Every cybersecurity worker needs to be equipped with cybersecurity concepts and knowledge to protect and defend apps, data, networks, devices, critical systems, infrastructure, and people. It provides post-bachelor’s academic credentials that lead to targeted industry-recognized certifications.

Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.

Gannon's Great Location

We are located in Pennsylvania's fourth-largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. Gannon’s urban campus, in the middle of downtown Erie, is within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. Our unique location and facilities create a special atmosphere conducive to learning, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.

The Gannon Experience

Ask students when they've had the most fun at Gannon, and you'll get a variety of responses: making new friends in their FYT group, hanging out in The Commuter Corner, having deep conversations in their residence hall, or going to events at The Knight Club. Everyone has a different answer. That's because Gannon offers a wide variety of activities and organizations to meet all interests.

We recognize that each student is a unique individual with different interests, strengths, and dreams. Our goal is to help students create a sense of belonging on campus by providing them with a variety of opportunities to find their fit.

Our welcoming, friendly environment is the perfect place to participate in on-campus events, join one of our 100+ organizations, and try something new.

Our student-run Activities Programming Board organizes fun events including speakers, concerts, and trips. Our Recreation and Wellness Center offers group fitness classes, intramurals, and sports clubs. You can learn more about yourself and your place in the world through our Campus Ministry Office and Center for Social Concerns. There are also countless ways to travel through Study Abroad, faculty-led trips, Alternative-Break Service Trips, and our TRAVEL program. And our Office of Leadership Development and Campus Engagement offers developmental programs that help students better understand themselves and their leadership potential in order to better the world around them.

No matter what you choose to engage with, there's a place for you in the Gannon Family.