NYU Law Logos

Master of Science in
Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy

AI never stops learning.

Neither should you.

Today’s sophisticated cybersecurity threats require developing a strategic approach and multidisciplinary vision. How do you find that type of education? You just did.

Program Format + Curriculum Overview

The MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program is a 30-credit MS management degree for professionals, incorporating both online courses and blended-learning modules.

  • Earn your Masters in just 12 months
  • Online & low-residency format
  • GRE, GMAT, or LSAT not required
  • Rolling Admissions

Courses and Topics:

  • AI
  • National Security
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Information Privacy Law
  • Information Security
  • Network Security
  • Cybersecurity Regulation
  • Cybercrime

Learn More

Online & low-residency program format. Rolling admissions, apply now.

Introductory Coursework

Coursework

  • Introduction to US Law
  • Introduction to Computer Networking

Semester One

Coursework

  • Information Systems Security Engineering and Management
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Forces
  • Cybercrime
  • Information Privacy Law

IN-CLASS RESIDENCY* JUN. 23-27, 2025

Semester Two

Coursework

  • Network Security
  • Cybersecurity Regulation
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection & Information Sharing
  • Information Privacy Law Part II

IN-CLASS RESIDENCY* OCT. 20 – OCT. 24, 2025

Semester Three

Coursework

  • Emerging Innovations in Cyber Security
  • National Security Issues in Cyberspace
  • Incident Response & Next Generation Threats
  • Digital Assets Through the Lens of a Cyber Intrusion & Ransomware Incident
  • Cybersecurity Innovation Law & Policy

IN-CLASS RESIDENCY* MAR. 16-20, 2026

COMMENCEMENT & CAPSTONE PRESENTATION MAY 2026

Online In-Class

Have questions? Let’s connect!

Program Impact

Alumni were asked to reflect on their program experience and the value of their degree.

94%

Were satisfied with the residency format & overall length of the program

97%

Were pleased with the quality of their cohort

95%

Feel more effective in their role and/or organization

95%

Would recommend the MSCRS program to colleagues

Student Spotlight

Learn more about our students and alumni by exploring the student spotlights below.

Tenoch Aguilar

Tenoch Aguilar

Class of 2022

Deputy Legal Attaché, FBI

Jacob Helberg - Senior Adviser , Stanford University Center on Geopolitics and Technology

Jacob Helberg

Class of 2020

U.S. Under Secretary of State (E)

Colin Jenkel

Class of 2024

Senior Proptech Solutions Architect, ICS/OT/IOT Security, Amazon
Veteran: U.S. Army

Kavitha Mariappan

Kavitha Mariappan

Class of 2022

Executive Vice President, ZScaler

Featured Events

The Future of AI & the Law: Risks, Opportunities and Challenges

AI: Crime, Security & International Regulation

Please join NYU Law and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity for a conference on AI Crime, Security & International Regulation. This conference will consider both the opportunities and risks of AI in crime, national security, and international regulation. Senior government, industry, and civil society speakers will discuss tools and capabilities of AI in law enforcement and national security and the civil liberties concerns with its use. The keynote will focus on international AI regulation, with a panel of AI law and policy experts to follow.

AI Agents in the Physical World: Balancing Safety & Performance

Balancing safety and performance is crucial to deploying autonomous agents in physical environments. In particular, autonomous racing is a domain that penalizes safe but conservative policies, highlighting the need for robust, adaptive strategies. Current approaches either make simplifying assumptions about other agents or lack robust mechanisms for online adaptation.

Yellow Ribbon Program for Eligible U.S. Military Service Members + Veterans

NYU Law is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program. The VA determines Yellow Ribbon eligibility and NYU matches up to 100%. To confirm eligibility, current members of the U.S. military and/or U.S. veterans should request a COE from the VA.

Yellow Ribbon Program