BS in Cybersecurity

Sacred Heart University

You’ll gain hands-on experience backed by traditional lecture-based teaching, while focusing your studies in the areas of cybersecurity that are the most sought-after in the job market: cyber operations and cyber defense. As a Cybersecurity major, you’ll learn the critical knowledge and skills that will enable you to keep information and communication systems and their data safe, secure, and resilient against modern attacks. In the BS in Cybersecurity program, you will also:- Gain a computing-based foundation in mathematics and computer science programming that covers a broad range of concepts applicable to a range of cybersecurity specializations. Advance your studies with core computer science and cybersecurity courses that emphasize hands-on laboratory experiences, including web development, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessment. Learn to analyze complex computing problems and apply computing principles to identify solutions. Complete a capstone project. Study the socio-ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity.

School of Computer Science and Engineering