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Cutting Edge, Practical Knowledge
Learn from (and research with) experts at Hopkins’ renowned Information Security Institute
No App Fee and No GRE to Apply!
Apply by March 1 for Fall ’25
Choose The Path to Your Master’s
Pursue the Technology & Research or Policy & Management track
Increase Your Earning Potential
Launch your career with the skills and alumni connections in D.C. and industry to help you succeed
Earn your Master’s in Security Informatics to
Build Your Career in Cybersecurity
Johns Hopkins’ comprehensive MS in Security Informatics program ensures you are firmly grounded in the intricacies of protecting data against threats and shielding information from breaches.
Your studies will blend policy, management, and technical courses to prepare you to assume a leadership role in cybersecurity. Complement your coursework with paid research, teaching, and work opportunities on campus.
Celebrated
Leadership
Recognized for academic excellence by the Department of Homeland Security, we are a leading hub for research and education in privacy, medical information security, software and systems security, and beyond.
Industry-Ready
Courses
Engage in courses that cover the full spectrum of cybersecurity knowledge, including cryptography, computer forensics, intrusion detection, and more.
Faculty
Mentorship
Collaborate with notable faculty who will support your interests and guide your studies at the nexus of cybersecurity research and education.
Unparalleled Preparation
We are close to Washington, D.C., the home of federal agencies, R&D institutions, and diverse industrial sectors. For you, that means access to enriching paid research opportunities and connections for your career.
Choose from two tracks that cover important trends and topics critical to the future of cybersecurity: Technology & Research or Policy & Management. The MS in Security Informatics at Johns Hopkins uniquely blends policy and law with deep computer science knowledge for a versatile educational experience.
A few of the dynamic courses offered:
– Theory of Computation
– Critical Infrastructure Protection
– Business Law for Technical Professionals
– Privacy Engineering
– Building Information Governance
Prepare for a Rewarding
Career in Cybersecurity.
The recent mass shift from offices to telework and telehealth solutions means information security professionals are needed now more than ever. Beyond the new work environment, the digital transformation also brings with it the need for enhanced security in areas ranging from defense to consumer products.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for information security experts are expected to grow 35% from 2021 to 2031, with median salaries of nearly $100,000.
Jumpstart your career in cybersecurity in positions like:
– Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer
– Information Security Analyst
– Security Architect
– Digital Forensic Examiner
– IT Auditor
– Security Systems Administrator
– Penetration Tester
– Cryptography Engineer
I had a lot of room to choose what courses I wanted to take. I was able to choose different paths to achieve the goal I wanted to reach.
Moriyike Mejabi, Alum
Incident Response and Management at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
A Johns Hopkins Degree is Within Reach
Affordability is an important part of your decision to pursue graduate education. We offer many opportunities for paid research, teaching, and work experience on our campuses and qualified students may benefit from unique scholarship opportunities, including the National Science Foundation CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service and the Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (CSA).
See Where a Johns Hopkins
Graduate Degree Can Take You
From the first supersonic ramjet engine to speech recognition software to cancer genome decoding, Johns Hopkins Engineering innovations contribute to the common good—and so will you!
Join us in our unwavering spirit of discovery with a master’s in security informatics.
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