BS in Cybersecurity

University at Albany, State University of New York

A comprehensive undergraduate program exploring the legal, policy, and technical aspects of cyber defense to protect organizational privacy and infrastructure.

What You'll Learn

• Identify and mitigate cyber threats using firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure network design. • Perform penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess vulnerabilities. • Conduct digital forensics investigations including evidence acquisition and chain of custody. • Implement cryptography, encryption, and access controls for data protection.

Typical Courses

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

Career Paths

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