Online BS in Information Technology - Cybersecurity

The University of Southern Mississippi

This degree program equips students with foundational business and technology knowledge to align cybersecurity policies with organizational needs.

What You'll Learn

• Apply security principles to IT systems and evaluate risks or threats. • Implement network defenses including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS. • Conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking to identify vulnerabilities. • Perform digital forensics and incident response for breach investigations.

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. Network Security Engineer 3. Penetration Tester 4. Incident Response Specialist