Explore UMGC's online cybersecurity degrees, industry connections, and award-winning cyber competition team.
The field of cybersecurity is growing and evolving at a rapid pace, creating a huge demand for trained cyber professionals. University of Maryland Global Campus can help you gain the latest industry knowledge, cutting-edge technical skills, and real-world expertise you need to specialize in the cybersecurity field of your choice. UMGC offers a broad array of online cybersecurity degrees and certificates, continually updated and designed with input from industry leaders and cybersecurity experts. Plus, you’ll receive lifetime access to career services and resources to help you achieve your professional goals.
Why Study Cybersecurity at UMGC?
With innovative online cybersecurity degrees, industry connections, and an award-winning competition team, UMGC is a leading name in cybersecurity education.
- Global campus: UMGC was founded to meet the needs of working adults. Take courses online knowing that your education is backed by the reputation of a public state university.
- Where the jobs are: Maryland's cybersecurity network includes 12 major military installations; 400 Federal, academic, and private research centers; and 50 Federal agencies. In addition, UMGC is headquartered between the DoD's Cyber Command in Maryland and the Cyber Corridor in Virginia.
- Cutting-edge curriculum: Our cybersecurity curriculum is continually updated and designed with input from leading employers and cybersecurity experts.
- Taught by faculty in the know: Many UMGC cybersecurity faculty members are experts in the field, providing you access to industry leaders.
- Hands-on experience: UMGC's virtual cybersecurity lab gives students the opportunity to attack and defend online in a safe and secure environment.
- Globally-ranked cybersecurity team: The UMGC Cyber Competition Team provides students with real-world experience and networking opportunities.
Featured Cybersecurity Programs
Cate R., MS in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Program Designation
UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.
Awards and Recognitions
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1st Place
2021
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
CyberMaryland
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1st Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF-009
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3rd Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF-009
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2nd Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF-001
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3rd Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF-001
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3rd Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
VMware, Inc.
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1st Place
2020
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
SecureSet Cybersecurity Academy
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No. 1
2019
Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program
SC Magazine
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2nd Place
2019
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
Silver Bracket National Cyber League
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3rd Place
2019
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
CyberMaryland
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1st Place
2019
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
Montgomery College CTF 4 Year Division
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2nd & 3rd Place
2019
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
Zero Day Con CTF
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3rd Place
2019
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF
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No. 4
2018
Best Cybersecurity Program 2018
Military Times
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No. 1
2018
Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program
SC Magazine
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1st Place
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
SecureSet DC War Games
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1st Place
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
Parsons Cyber CTF
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3rd Place
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
Parsons Corp. Capture the Flag Competition
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Silver Award
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
National Cyber Analyst Challenge
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1st Place
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF
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2nd Place
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
MAGIC, Inc. CTF
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3rd Place Bronze Bracket
2018
UMGC Cyber Competition Team
National Cyber League
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No. 5 in the United States
2017
UMGC Cybersecurity Programs
Military Times