College of Computing & Information Sciences
Cybersecurity
Offense and defense: the program runs its own red team against campus systems, with permission.
About this program
Students study network security, digital forensics, penetration testing and security operations, and the program operates a supervised red team that runs sanctioned exercises against campus test environments. Most graduates hold an industry certification before commencement.
What you will be able to do
- Configure and defend enterprise networks and systems
- Perform authorized penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
- Run digital forensics investigations to evidentiary standard
- Sit for an industry certification exam before graduation
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CSEC 230 | Network Security |
| CSEC 320 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing |
| CSEC 350 | Digital Forensics |
| CSEC 460 | Security Operations Capstone |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| CS 210 | Introduction to Programming |
| MATH 230 | Discrete Mathematics |
| LAW 210 | Cyber Law & Policy |
Where graduates go
- Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- SOC Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $81,200. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 98%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits122
Typical length4 years
CollegeCCIS
Median starting salary$81,200
Placement98%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.