BS in Applied Cybersecurity

Ball State University

This program focuses on defending, monitoring, and responding to cyber-attacks, training students to be on the front lines of information security in on-premise and cloud environments.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network security protocols and defenses against cyber threats. • Conduct digital forensics investigations and evidence analysis. • Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing on systems. • Apply cryptography principles to secure data transmission.

Typical Courses

1. Network Security 2. Introduction to Cybersecurity 3. Digital Forensics 4. Penetration Testing 5. Cryptography 6. Operating Systems Security

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Incident Response Specialist 3. Penetration Tester 4. Network Security Engineer