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Bachelor of Computer Science ‑ Major in Cybersecurity

News-Thomas-Vanhaecht

Protect Systems. Secure the Future.

Cybersecurity prepares students to defend digital systems in a world where technology underpins every aspect of modern life. At 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß,this major combines strong computer science foundations with specialized knowledge in security principles, risk assessment, and system protection - training you to think like an attacker to build systems resilient against global threats.

This major prepares you to:

  • Understand and implement advanced cryptography and network protocols.
  • IdentifyÌývulnerabilities and defend against sophisticated cyber-attacks.
  • Manage digital forensics and incident response for organizations.
  • Design secure systems from the ground up rather than patching them later. 

Major Core Courses

Required Courses

  • CSCI 3120 Operating Systems
  • CSCI 3171 Network Computing

Network Technologies Selective

  • CSCI 3124 Intro to Cloud Computing
  • CSCI 4171 Networks and Communications
  • CSCI 4179 Intelligent Wireless Network
  • 4270 Wireless Technologies for Internet of Things

Security Selective

  • CSCI 4174 Network Security
  • CSCI 4178 Cyber Security and Defense
  • CSCI 4271 Programmable Networking Systems & Security

Applied Machine Learning Selective

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Careers in Cybersecurity

Common Roles Industries
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • Incident ResponderÌý
  • Defense & Intelligence
  • Banking
  • Government Infrastructure
  • Managed Security Services