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M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Boston College Law School is offering a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Cybersecurity, Risk & Governance beginning in Fall 2025. You can learn more about the new program and apply for this upcoming Fall 2025 via the MLS webpage.
The听M.S. in Cybersecurity and Certificates programs are no longer accepting applications.听Preparations for the new MLS in Cybersecurity, Risk & Governance will not impact current students in the M.S. Cybersecurity program. M.S. Cybersecurity students should continue to work with the director of the M.S. program to address any administrative matters as they complete their course of study.
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At a Glance
Deep, Cross-Industry Expertise
Complex problems require multiple perspectives. Our program brings together cybersecurity leaders in government, business, and academia, preparing you to leverage new technologies in compliance with regulations including the SEC Cybersecurity Rules, FTC Safeguard Rules, NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulations - Part 500, CMMC 2.0, and the EU GDPR.
CPG in the News
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RESEARCH FELLOW DR. JAMES BURRELL听PUBLISHED听in the International Journal of Social Science and Public Policy
The article "Survey of Information Security and Privacy for Patient-Generated Health Data"听provides an overview of information security, assurance, and data governance principles of connected healthcare with a focus on patient-generated health data and informs the development of policies, standards, and guidelines for sensitive health information.
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Kevin Powers Joins Panelists to Discuss Key Strategies for CISOs, general counsels, and other executives
In the face of rising cyber threats and increasing regulatory scrutiny, organizations and boards of directors must treat cybersecurity as a business issue and take proactive measures to protect themselves against cyber liabilities.听
Kevin R. Powers, founder and director of the Woods College's听M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, provided his insights in a recent panel discussion hosted by Diligent.
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Research Fellow Dr. James Burrell听published in the Journal of Cyber Policy
M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance research fellow Dr. James Burrell published a guest editorial for the Journal of Cyber Policy.听Dr. Burrell's听"Special issue on domain name system (DNS)" sets the stage for a deep dive into the intricate world of DNS.听
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Apple iPhone users warned about security concerns around iOS 17 update
Apple iPhone users are being warned about a new security concern in the latest software update.听Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Program Director听Kevin Powers听weighs in on听.
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MSCPG Research Fellow Simon Taylor publishes new book
M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance听research fellow Simon Taylor听published听the best-selling book, ": The Role Data Protection will Play in the Battle To Save Our Digital Future."听 The book听highlights the impact SaaS proliferation creates and how to manage, protect, and restore critical data before it's too late.
Taylor is the Founder & CEO at听, the world's leading multi-cloud and SaaS backup and recovery software businesses.
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Human-plus-AI solutions mitigate security threats
With the right human oversight, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can help keep business and customer data secure.听
Kevin R. Powers, founder and director of the Woods College's听M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, offers insight in the听MIT Technology Review Insights report.
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How to prepare for a SOC 2 audit
Getting ready for one of the most demanding review processes in cybersecurity can be daunting, but experts say preparing for a SOC 2 audit can be an important part of a well-managed, year-round security program.听Kevin R. Powers, founder and director of the Woods College's听M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, commented for听CSO Magazine.
M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance Program Director
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Kevin R. Powers, J.D.
As founder and director of the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance program, Kevin draws on his 20 years of law enforcement, military, cyber and national security, privacy law, business, higher education, and teaching experience.
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Alumni network that is engaged, connected, and interdisplinary听
Where do our students and graduates work?
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Head of Cyber, Risk & Security,听John Hancock Retirement Plan Services听
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Compliance Officer,听State Street
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Director of BlockChain Research, Fidelity
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Special Agent,听Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.)
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Cybersecurity Research Scientist,听MIT's Sloan School of Management
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Cyber Sales Manager,听Aberdeen Standard Investments听
Vice President Information Technology,听State Street
Associate Risk Analyst,听Steward Healthcare听
Associate Compliance Analyst,听National Grid听
Demand Generation Manager,听QRadar Security Intelligence Platform at IBM
Cyber Policy Engineer, Secure and Assured Systems Department,听Draper Labs
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Information Security Analyst,听Visa
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Our Faculty
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We've convened today鈥檚 top cybersecurity leaders in government, industry, and academia to shape a safer cybersphere for today and into the future.
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Spring 2025 Course Offerings
These listings are听informational only. For a current listing of听M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance听courses, including closed or canceled courses, please visit the听Course Information and Schedule听system听and use the prefix "ADCY".
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International Cybersecurity
Cyber Investigations & Digital Forensics
Privacy Law & Data Protection
Managing Cyber Risk: Mobile Devices & Social Networking
Establishing the Business Case & Resource Allocation
Security in the Cloud; Role of Intelligence: Enabling Proactive Security
Applied Research Project
Cybersecurity: Risk Management & Resiliency
Innovation and Technology Development
Students may take up to two (2) of the four (4) online听Data Analytics courses听offered via the MS in Applied Economics Program at Boston College.
- Design, develop, and implement cybersecurity and crisis management strategies that defend against, mitigate, and ensure recovery from cyber attack.
- Develop and present the most cogent case for cybersecurity investment to senior executives, boards of directors, and government officials.
- Cultivate and promote ethical principles that complement and advance company policies and government interests.
- Bridge the communication gap between information technology security professionals and key business and government stakeholders.
- Design, develop, and implement cyber risk assessment methodologies, best practice organizational models, sufficiency standards, and risk management options.
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Financial Aid
We know that a 香蕉秀 education is a worthwhile but significant investment. We're committed to helping you affordably achieve your educational goals while treating each student and their family equitably.听Financial aid and payment plans may be available for students taking a minimum of six credits across a semester.
Professional Development Opportunities
Boston College Continuing Education and听 M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program offers two online, non-credit certificate programs in听Cybersecurity Strategy听and听Data Privacy: GDPR & HIPAA.听
Certificates may be applied towards the full MS degree program if admitted.听
Hosted by Boston College and the FBI, the听Boston Conference on Cyber Security听is an annual forum for leaders in cybersecurity to come together and coordinate their efforts toward a more secure cyberspace.
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