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A SAFER WORLD STARTS WITH YOU
Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM)
Preventing electronic intrusion of the nation’s most critical IT networks. De-incentivizing piracy of online music and movies. Empowering private citizens to safeguard their information and protect their online identities. These are the problems of our age. And these are the problems that students in Heinz College’s Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) program study and solve.
Carnegie Mellon University has long been a national asset in cybersecurity. The field is growing at an unprecedented rate and needs talented leaders—our graduates' starting salaries are proof of that. Many organizations now have a Chief Information Security Officer, a role which will continue to gain in influence for years to come. With our blend of technology and management skills, Heinz College graduates are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this dramatic shift.
Taught by Heinz College faculty as well as leading practitioners from the CERT Division of CMU's internationally renowned Software Engineering Institute, our MSISPM brings students into contact with world-class thought leaders and hands-on experiences that simply cannot be replicated by any other degree program.
Heinz College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Some of the world’s greatest challenges, that our faculty and students are working to solve:
- Developing software that detects deepfakes
- Building an anomaly detection tool for a cryptocurrency exchange
- Keeping companies safe from insider threats
- Combating cybercrime by using automation to turn threat intelligence into actionable data
- Disrupting money laundering that supports terrorism
- Helping large corporations improve their authentication procedures to strengthen cybersecurity
- Deploying knowledge graphs to help the financial industry prioritize threat alerts
- Preventing piracy of movies and music
- Safeguarding critical infrastructure, from power grids and water supplies to voter rolls
- Closing the cybersecurity job gap in the community
- Defending children from online predators
- Reducing exposure to cyber threats
Stories of Impact
Read our articles and stories about Heinz College's impact in cybersecurity and privacy
Leading Practitioners
#1 Ranked
Heinz College Is Top-Ranked in Cybersecurity, And Has Been #1 In Information And Technology Management Since 2001
RankingsTop Program For Military Students
MSISPM Is Proud To Offer Benefits For Active Service Members And Veterans
ScholarshipsLeader in Innovation
Carnegie Mellon University Is The Birthplace Of Autonomous Cars, AI, And Technologies That Are Transforming Society
Innovation at CMUA trusted partner in cybersecurity
Carnegie Mellon University is one of only 11 colleges and universities designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in all three focus areas: Cyber Defense (CD), Cyber Operations (CO), and Research (R). The CAE programs promote higher education and research in the critical area of cybersecurity.
My Story: Andrea
One of the reasons Andrea's employer chose her for an interview was because they knew how hard she had to work to complete a Carnegie Mellon program.
ABOUT SEI
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University. The SEI works with organizations to improve software engineering capabilities by providing technical leadership.
ABOUT CERT
The CERT Division of SEI is a national asset in the field of cybersecurity, the world’s leading trusted authority dedicated to improving the security and resilience of computer systems and networks.
Trail-Blazing Faculty
Our faculty are thought leaders at the vanguard of cyber policy and innovation.
Accelerated Master's Programs
Earn your bachelor's and MSISPM in five years instead of six
Students in undergraduate programs at Carnegie Mellon, Allegheny College, Bethany College, and Chatham University can earn their bachelor’s and MSISPM degrees together in five years instead of six.
Exchange Program
Spend a semester abroad in Italy
The MSISPM program has an exchange partnership with Bocconi University.