Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity (BSCYBR)
Applied Cybersecurity
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity is the perfect degree for both experienced IT professionals and anyone looking to get their start in this critical and growing field. Students receive instruction in the foundational concepts of applied cybersecurity, including:
- Cybersecurity tools
- Cryptology
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Cybersecurity related laws and policies
Why Choose Applied Cybersecurity?
The need for practical, applicable cybersecurity is growing across all industries, including those with critical vulnerabilities like healthcare and emerging tools and technologies. With this program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be a part of this constantly evolving field as well as the ethical responsibilities of cybersecurity experts.
With this program’s training, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- IT professional
- IT consultant for mid-sized companies
- Network security specialist
- Compliance analyst & auditor
- Administrator
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Featured Courses
Provides foundational training and knowledge in and a broad overview of cybersecurity concepts and the field, including the nature of cyber-attacks on computers and networks and identification and mitigation of attacks from the perspective of applications in real-world scenarios and sectors. Human factors in cybersecurity, ethics, privacy, and the governance and policy around cybersecurity, in addition to the terminology, approaches, and underlying technologies used in cybersecurity, are also covered.
This course introduces the basic mathematical ideas, implementations, and vulnerabilities of methods to keep sensitive data safe against malicious attacks, and to authenticate electronic documents publicly available. Topics include Elgamal, RSA, and elliptic curve-based cryptosystems and authentications.
This course introduces a variety of cybersecurity tools used for monitoring, analyzing, and securing computer systems and networks. Topics include network scanning, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, encryption, and incident response. Practical hands-on exercises will be an integral part of the course.
As the landscape of cyber threats continues to change, the demand for innovative AI-driven solutions becomes paramount. In this course, students will journey through the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. They’ll begin with an introduction to the foundational principles of cybersecurity and the challenges that professionals face in this domain. As they progress, they’ll familiarize themselves with the AI tools and algorithms tailored for threat detection and mitigation. Furthermore, through case studies, students will gain insights into AI-driven cyberattacks and the corresponding defense strategies employed to counteract them. The curriculum is further enriched with hands-on projects that emulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Upon completing the course, students will be adept at designing and executing AI strategies to enhance cybersecurity infrastructures.
This course explores the evolving landscape of cybercrime and the methods employed by law enforcement to investigate and combat digital offenses. Students will examine various cyber threats, investigative techniques, legal challenges, and the ethical considerations associated with digital law enforcement.
