The master of science in cybersecurity program at UNLV launched in 2021 with a handful of students. Now, it’s graduated nearly seven times that and recently came in second on a ranking of master’s in cybersecurity programs for 2025 by Fortune.

There are more than 450,000 open jobs in cybersecurity in the U.S. alone, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Master’s programs in particular play an important role in addressing the talent and skills shortage. To help prospective students navigate the space, Fortune ranked the best in-person cybersecurity master’s.

Lisa Davis, the executive director in the office of graduate student services at UNLV’s Lee Business School, said she has spoken to many prospective students who can’t regularly make it to campus for classes. The school now has a solution for those students. The Lee Business School will offer fully online, module-based learning so students can pursue a master’s of business administration at their own pace. The option will debut in the spring.

Today, in Las Vegas, Nevada, National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. visited the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) as part of the nationwide Cybersecurity Workforce and Education Roadshow to share how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda is supporting Nevada’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Director Coker’s visit highlights the power of community colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions to help increase access to good-paying, meaningful cyber jobs and grow the area’s cyber workforce.

Over the past eight months, White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker has traveled around the country to study and spotlight best practices in developing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.

An errant software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has led to global shutdowns of various services as affected computers become inoperable. The company’s routine update affected Microsoft Windows computers and led to outages impacting airlines, first responders, casino machines, and even News 3’s own broadcasting capabilities.

Nearly a month after the Findlay Automotive Group’s systems were hit with a ransomware attack, the dealership still can’t process credit card transactions or complete the purchase of vehicles.

Cybersecurity attacks on two different companies appear to be hindering some Nevada car dealers’ operations. Findlay Automotive has shared no updates on its efforts to address a ransomware cyberattack that has hindered its ability to sell and service vehicles for nearly two weeks. Operations at the group’s 17 valley dealerships were still affected Friday, one Findlay Automotive service center said customers need to pay in cash and that no appointments can be scheduled. Vehicle sales also couldn’t be completed.

Nikkole Liesse is a business education strategist who works to ensure that all students have access to completing their college degree. She also supports local professionals by identifying opportunities to provide lifelong learning for today’s workforce.