BS in Cybersecurity
The BS in Cybersecurity equips you with the conceptual and practical know-how you need for careers ensuring the safety and reliability of digital environments. You’ll gain foundational computer science knowledge and hands-on experience through lab work, research, and co-op opportunities while examining how social behavior, policy, and law can affect cybersecurity and the tools of information technology.
Program details
As the power of technology expands and becomes an increasing part of everyday life, it’s more important than ever to secure our digital systems and data. Students in the continually growing field of cybersecurity go on to become:
- Information security analysts
- Cybersecurity architects and consultants
- Network security engineers
- Security software developers
- Chief information security officers
Get hands-on industry experience through co-op opportunities that span organizations of every shape and size, including:
- Co-op in software engineering at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Information security analyst at Harvard Business Publishing
- Network analyst co-op at John Hancock
- Student scientist at the Department of Defense
Work with world-class researchers in state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions for modern society’s greatest security challenges, including:
- Ensuring privacy and data security
- Protecting Wi-Fi networks from smart attacks
- Rethinking mobile security
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective & secure computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
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Applications and admissions
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3 cybersecurity combined majors
Combined majors are unique, hybrid degree programs that encourage students to explore multiple academic fields, all while staying on track for graduation. Khoury College’s three cybersecurity combined majors offer unmatched opportunities to pursue multiple passions and prepare for a rewarding career.
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