Master of Cybersecurity

The master of cybersecurity program engages students in developing specialized knowledge and practical skills in the area of cybersecurity. The program trains students to build and maintain safe systems and infrastructure that can withstand digital attacks. Foundational topics such as penetration testing, malware analysis and configuration of firewalls are covered as part of the curriculum complemented by advanced teaching in cryptography, secure software design and ethical hacking, among others. Students take instructional and lab courses, in a cohort, and complete work placement through SFU's co-op program, allowing them to tackle real-world scientific, engineering, and social-economic problems and gain valuable project management experiences while expanding their network of industrial contacts. This full-time master's program is suitable for students with a strong aptitude in computer science, or other quantitative fields, such as engineering and mathematics.