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BS in Cybersecurity

Saint Leo University

Location
Saint Leo, FL
Format
On-Campus, Online
Cost/Year
$87,000
Job Growth
0.32%

This undergraduate program provides an immersive, virtual lab environment where students practice protecting critical information and cyber assets from unauthorized access.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS. • Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. • Perform digital forensics for evidence acquisition and chain of custody. • Apply cryptography principles for data encryption and secure communications.

Typical Courses

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

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Penetration Tester 3. Digital Forensics Investigator 4. Network Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

SchedulePart-Time
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity (General)
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum GPA (typically 2.5–3.0) and optional SAT/ACT scores. Some programs may require placement tests in math or computer science.