Cybersecurity
Department Website: Cybersecurity
The B.S. in Cybersecurity (BSCY) is a technical degree intended for students wanting to gain expertise in secure software engineering, networks/internet of things (IoT), cryptography, and digital forensics. The program trains students to protect computers and networks from hackers and other threats. Students learn skills such as software engineering to develop secure code and security features for apps, encryption to secure communication systems, and forensics tools to uncover evidence of cybercrime. All Cybersecurity students participate in a large software engineering project during their senior year. Each project is completed under the guidance of a faculty advisor and a project sponsor. Advisors are frequently practicing software engineers and security professionals. Project sponsors are often from the tech/security industry.