Cybersecurity Degree

Degree Overview

Cybersecurity is about protecting computers, networks, programs, data or personal information from unauthorized access, theft, or destruction. Careers in cybersecurity for information and network security are evolving rapidly in all types of industries as new risks emerge. Vigilance and countermeasures are required to safeguard sensitive personal, government, and business data as well as to protect national security. In Bellevue University’s Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity you’ll learn essential skills to prepare you to protect all types of organizations from cyber threats. Combining elements of computer science, forensics, and other related fields in the study of cybersecurity, you will:

• Use various tools, techniques, and computer technologies for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating information security risks to cyber systems
• Investigate breaches in computer networks and apply digital forensics to cybercrime
• Learn to develop and apply plans and procedures for responding to cyber-attacks wherever information assurance is critical — whether in the private or government sector
• Apply information security theory to real-world skills in the protection of technology systems and the detection of vulnerabilities in those systems

In addition to the traditional format, either in-class or online, our Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity is offered in an online accelerated cohort format. The traditional course format follows our standard term schedule for bachelor’s degree completion. All content is covered in both our traditional term schedule and our online accelerated cohort version of the Cybersecurity degree.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the traditional Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree will be prepared to:

• Evaluate fundamental cybersecurity concepts, theories, and strategies as they apply to real world case studies.
• Evaluate fundamental cybersecurity concepts, theories, and strategies as they apply to real world case studies.
• Explain technical and non-technical security solutions on different types of cyber systems.
• Apply cyber incident response project plans.
• Assess risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to sample cyber systems.
• Identify attributes associated with cybersecurity professionals.