Information Technology - Cybersecurity (Four Year BAS)

A degree in Cybersecurity prepares students to work in any IT department infrastructure team as well as in any Security Operations, Risk Assessment, or Penetration Testing roles.  Students learn all the foundational Information Technology skills including networking, cloud infrastructure, Linux and Windows administration. Students will also learn how to analyze network traffic, design and configure secure network infrastructures, as well as various skills that would be needed to conduct penetration tests on a corporate network. Cybersecurity touches all aspects of a business, from physical security of the building, all the way to network infrastructure and wireless design and configuration best-practices. Students who learn to design, build, and manage network infrastructures will need to be current and educated on the many ways to keep networks, intellectual property and other proprietary data safe and secure.

Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Cybersecurity exist in any business.  Cybersecurity touches all aspects of a business.  Software programs need to be designed and written with security in mind, network administrators need to understand how to build secure networks, and senior executives need to understand the value of hiring people who can keep their corporate secrets safe and secure.  Common job titles include Security Analyst, Risk Analyst, Penetration Tester, Network Administrator, Digital Forensics Analyst, Security Auditor, etc.  Advancement opportunities and pay increase with experience.

This program is designed to enhance employability by developing industry-relevant skills and preparing students for applicable industry certifications; however, it is not designed or intended to lead to professional licensure in any state.