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The Need for Cybersecurity Professionals is on the Rise

Cyber-attacks are being waged all over the world 鈥� whether at a corporation, government agency, or communications system. From online banking to electronic commerce to transportation operations, our world increasingly depends on a cyber-infrastructure. Handling these diverse software and controls systems against malicious users has become a national priority. 听麻豆社鈥檚 Cybersecurity bachelor鈥檚 degree program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the network security industry. The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater.

Upon the graduation of this program, students are eligible to progress to our Master of Science in Cybersecurity program.

Your Learning Experience

As a student you will learn practices for the design of secure modern networks as well as how to secure existing computers and networks 鈥� both wired and wireless, and cover topics about evolving threats and the proper use of specific security tools. Your coursework will focus on:

• Developing a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, methods, and best practices 鈥� such as, but is not limited to, security measures, vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and implementation of effective network and infrastructure defense mechanisms 鈥� to protect systems and data.
• Mastering advanced techniques such as biometric technologies, computer forensics, incident response, and disaster recovery to mitigate risks and respond to cyber threats and attacks effectively.
• Exploring technical issues related to secure software development and safe system architecture. This is to ensure robust and reliable defenses within a network or infrastructure.
• Understanding broader issues, including privacy concerns, legal ramifications, and regulations governing digital information, as well as the ethical limits of accessing systems and data.

Experiential Learning Track

Upon completion of 36 credit hours, students may apply to pursue the Experiential Learning Track. This track requires students to maintain at least five (5) hours per week of professional experiences related to their field of study during their enrollment. These hours do not include the final program course, CY499 Cybersecurity Externship and Capstone. Successful entry to the Experiential Learning Track will require an attestation by the students and their supervisors. The attestation must indicate the average number of hours worked each week and how long the work experience is expected to last.

Students interested in pursuing the Experiential Learning Track should schedule a meeting with their Academic Advisor and Dean to discuss this track and to obtain the attestation form.

Where could your degree take you?

• Network security specialist
• Digital forensics
• Vulnerability analyst
• Security and systems administrator
• Network security technician

Check out our 鈥淣ot-What-You-Would Expect鈥� Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.