• Arsalan Shaikh
    Technical Engineer, Brocade Communications
    "Lewis' MSIS program opened up doors for me. While in school, I landed my first IT job as a Security Specialist, and just 3 months after graduating, I started a position as a Technical Engineer."

  • Felinda E. Holmes
    Systems Administrator, Will County State's Attorney's Office
    "My job and personal life were so hectic, but with the flexibility of Lewis' MSIS program, I was able to schedule the majority of classes around my own schedule. Plus, my instructors' knowledge and real-world examples have provided me with information that will last a lifetime."

  • Vijai Sainath
    Security Engineer, ikaSystems
    "One of my favorite things about this program was the option to choose a concentration track. The technical track really helped me build a solid technical foundation, and my experience at Lewis was fantastic."

  • Kyle Hess
    Electronic Crime Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College
    "Lewis' MSIS program was integral in me starting a new career. I would not have even been considered for my current position without graduating from the MSIS program. And the night classes allowed me to pursue my degree while working full time."

  • George Jordan
    Senior Information System Security Analyst, CMass Technologies
    "Lewis' MSIS degree program provided me with the knowledge and skills required to establish a security consulting division in a firm that originally offered accounting and managed services."

  • Veo Taylor
    "I came into the program thinking information security only addressed technical issues. Lewis' MSIS program opened up my eyes to the business, government, and social aspects of Information Security - which, in turn, opened my career paths wide open."

  • Nancy Kolb
    IT Project Manager, Feeding America
    "Lewis' MSIS degree helped me obtain a new promotion, with additional responsibilities in the areas of Business Continuity and SOX Compliance."

  • Amy Maskiewicz
    Regional Computer Forensics Lab, Chicago Police Department
    "The combination of managerial and technical courses offered in Lewis' MSIS program gave me a broader understanding of the operations of a technological environment - along with the formal training and confidence I needed for my current position."

Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) Help protect organizations by protecting their data.

Information Security professionals are in great demand - individuals qualified to analyze and plan security approaches, and safeguard organizations.



The challenges of securing the ever-growing quantity and value of online data continue to increase, and financial fraud has now surpassed virus attacks as an organization's greatest source of financial loss. Lewis' Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) program will prepare you with the education and insights necessary for a challenging and well paying career in information security.




Lewis University's MSIS degree program is designed to:
  • Provide you with technical skills and techniques on a variety of computing platforms
  • Enhance your managerial decision-making
  • Provide you with real-world experience through practical case studies and applications
  • Prepare you to take the highly regarded CISSP Certification Exam
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Convenient Learning Options


Lewis' MSIS program is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals, with evening courses offered in an eight-week format (typically from 6-10 PM). We offer rolling admission, so you can start at any time. Program courses are currently offered at our main Romeoville campus, largely in a blended format, meaning many in-class lectures are broadcast simultaneously online and archived for the added convenience of the working adult balancing work, school and family.

100% Online Option


This degree program can also be completed within a flexible 100% online format - convenient for the working adult.

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Or for those students who do not yet have an undergraduate degree, learn more about our MSIS Fast-Track Option.