Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Emphasis in Cyber Offensive Operations and Secure Artificial Intelligence

This program is offered both in-person and as a 100% online degree program through UA Little Rock Online.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity prepares learners to lead the protection, assessment, and security of complex digital systems across critical sectors. Students develop advanced technical expertise, strategic thinking, and applied research skills to address modern cyber threats. The program integrates offensive and defensive security disciplines, risk management, and artificial intelligence, equipping graduates to operate in national security, defense, and industry environments where cyber resilience is mission-critical.

Cyber Offensive Operations Emphasis

The Cyber Offensive Operations emphasis develops advanced skills for assessing, exploiting, and securing digital infrastructures. Students learn red-team methodologies, vulnerability research, exploit development, and adversary simulation within legal and ethical frameworks. This emphasis prepares graduates to conduct and defend against sophisticated cyber operations at the highest levels of government, military, and critical infrastructure missions.

Secure Artificial Intelligence Emphasis

The Secure Artificial Intelligence emphasis prepares students to address the evolving security challenges of AI-enabled systems. Students gain expertise in protecting AI models from adversarial manipulation, ensuring data integrity, and promoting the ethical and secure deployment of AI in critical applications. Graduates are equipped to design and defend resilient AI systems that maintain trust, transparency, and reliability in automated decision-making environments.