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BS in Cybersecurity

Friends University

Location
Wichita, KS
Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Cost/Year
$132,680
Job Growth
0.32%

Friends University's program provides immersive training in the cyberspace environment, using a specialized lab to help students develop real-time attack and defense skills.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. • Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. • Perform digital forensics investigations and maintain chain of custody for evidence. • Apply cryptography principles for data encryption and secure communications.

Typical Courses

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

Career Paths

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

Cybersecurity Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

ScheduleFull-Time, Part-Time
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity (General)
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0 is required; SAT/ACT scores are optional for most programs.