BY Sydney LakeAugust 04, 2022, 7:37 PM
A sign welcoming new students is posted at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus, as seen in March 2022 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Cybersecurity workers are in high demand—and the White House is even calling for action. “With approximately 700,000 cybersecurity positions open, America faces a national security challenge that must be tackled aggressively,” reads a July 2022 announcement from the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit.
The government and private sector are alike are so desperate for cybersecurity workers because of a massive talent gap in the industry. Cybersecurity gigs often require candidates to have certifications or trainings in the field, whether it’s through the company itself, a university, or other accrediting groups. Just one of the many ways to break into the cybersecurity industry is earning a master’s degree in the field, which can be done online.
Ranked No. 1 in the nation for its online master’s in cybersecurity by Fortune, the University of California—Berkeley sees its graduates go on to both high-ranking and high-paying jobs in the field….
