BS in Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Baker College
This 120-credit program prepares students to secure and protect information technology infrastructure through hands-on training in network defense and threat mitigation.
What You'll Learn
ā¢ Design and defend network infrastructure against cyberattacks using firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems ā¢ Conduct ethical hacking assessments and penetration testing to identify system vulnerabilities ā¢ Investigate security breaches through digital forensics and develop incident response procedures ā¢ Implement encryption protocols, access controls, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO)
Typical Courses
1. Network Security and Firewalls 2. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response 4. Cryptography and Secure Communications 5. Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance (NIST, ISO) 6. Security Operations and SIEM Tools (Splunk, Azure Sentinel)
Career Paths
1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester 3. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 4. Information Security Manager
Cybersecurity Analyst: $102,000 Information Security Manager: $128,000 Network Security Engineer: $115,000 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: $68,000