šŸ” Cybersecurity

Online BS in Security and Risk Analysis

Pennsylvania State University

Location
University Park, PA
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$76,560
Job Growth
0.32%

This online undergraduate program prepares students to analyze risk and design secure systems for national security, emergency management, and enterprise risk.

What You'll Learn

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for organizational security. • Implement threat detection and incident response protocols. • Apply cryptography and secure network principles to protect data. • Analyze security policies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Typical Courses

1. Cybersecurity Risk Management 2. Network Security and Defense 3. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 4. Digital Forensics and Incident Response 5. Cryptography and Secure Coding 6. Information Security Policy and Compliance

Career Paths

1. Security Analyst 2. Risk Assessment Specialist 3. Incident Response Analyst 4. Cybersecurity Operations Specialist

Security Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

ScheduleFlexible
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
Specialization 2Tech
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 required; SAT/ACT scores optional for most programs.