BS in Cybersecurity

Franklin University

This undergraduate degree focuses on building a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, covering both technical and non-technical aspects to prepare students for entry-level security roles.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network defenses using firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure design principles. • Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. • Perform digital forensics for evidence acquisition and chain of custody. • Apply cryptography techniques including encryption, hashing, and PKI.

Typical Courses

1. Network Security 2. Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing 3. Digital Forensics 4. Cryptography 5. Incident Response & Disaster Recovery 6. Cybersecurity Risk Management

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Penetration Tester 3. Incident Response Specialist 4. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst