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BS in Cybersecurity

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity is a critical field that stands at the forefront of protecting our increasingly digital society. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS-CYBR) program equips students with the essential skills to design, develop, manage, and secure information systems. The modern world is made up of  vast data exchanges and internet-connected systems with many kinds of private and confidential information on them. Our students learn to think like an adversary to ethically hack systems to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. 

Our curriculum is certified by the National Security Agency's Cryptologic School as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). UNO holds two NCAE-C designations in Cyber Defense  (CAE-CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).  

 Online Options Available

 Designated CAE-CO & CAE-CD

 STEM-OPT Visa Eligible


 $122k  

average salary for this degree*

 25.3%  

increased demand for careers in cybersecurity in the past 5 years*

 448K  

Unfilled positions in the USA in 2024*


Program Overview

As digital threats grow, there is an increasing demand for experts who can protect sensitive information and systems. UNO CYBR prepares you to meet these challenges by equipping you with skills to understand the cybersecurity landscape and by developing the technical skills you'll need to defend digital assets. You will learn to identify vulnerabilities, anticipate potential threats, and implement effective security measures across various types of information systems.

Graduates are prepared to devise security solutions that are ethical and compliant with international standards, safeguarding the integrity and security of private information and the systems it resides on. Your experience at UNO CYBR will start with a foundation in information security grounded in risk assessment before helping you to build essential skills in penetration testing / ethical hacking, the creation of defense in depth strategies, and secure coding. 

 

Careers in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity area of focus Job titles in this area
Risk Analysis Cyber Risk Consultant Threat Intelligence Analyst Information Security Analyst
Penetration testing Ethical Hacker Web Application Penetration Tester Network Penetration Tester
Network Security & Architecture Security Systems Architect Network Security Specialist Enterprise Security Architect
Information Security Policy Information Security Manager Director of Information Security Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Digital Forensics & Incident Response Digital Forensics Investigator Incident Response Coordinator Intrusion Analyst
Secure Software Developement Security Software Engineer Application Security Engineer Secure Software Developer

What do students have to say about the program?

Emily Mays switched careers and earned her master's degree in cybersecurity from IS&T. Check out her advice for people looking to jump-start the next chapter of their careers.

Program Details

It is easy to get started with a degree in Cybersecurity. For new students starting in CYBR, the first semester gets you right into computing classes. You will get started right away with introductory programming classes that teach you the basics of coding, you will some foundational math, and be introduced to other relevant computer science foundations in networking. As you move past the core computer science classes you will proceed to a whole range of cybersecurity classes in cryptography, ethical hacking, and secure design. The degree offers a number of general electives and cybersecurity electives for you to customize your education and specialize in areas you are most interested in. 

View the Cybersecurity Catalog for more specific details.


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