Cybersecurity
This high-demand profession, developed with input from industry experts, boasts top starting salaries.
Cybersecurity Programs at Reinhardt University
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares cybersecurity professionals capable of applying technical skills and the knowledge of security management to protect computerized information systems from a wide variety of threats, and to manage the risks associated with modern information technology usage. Graduates in this field often pursue careers as technical specialist or as analyst-level information security in businesses, government, and the military; as business intelligence developers; as data technicians; or as management analysts.
What You’ll Learn at RU
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals- Experience activities and lessons focused in Threat Actor Types & Attributes, Red Team vs. Blue Team, Malware Types, and more.
- Identity and Access Management- Learn about authentication models and components, access control models, permissions, and policies.
- Security Assessment & Training- Conduct risk assessments, control audits, assess vulnerabilities, remediation, & computer fraud.
Cybersecurity Classes You’ll Take
A few of the courses you’ll encounter:
- Cybercrime and Governance
- Modern Cybersecurity
- Network and System Security
- Cyber Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
Careers in Cybersecurity
$112,000
Average salary for Information Security Analysts as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
32%
Expected growth rate for careers in cybersecurity from 2022-32 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Possible Careers
- Information Security Analyst
- Digital Forensic Analyst, Engineer, Examiner, Specialist or Technician
- Computer or Cyber Forensic Investigator
- Cybersecurity Analyst, Architect, Engineer, Manager or Specialist
- Incident Analyst
- IT Auditor
- Security Auditor or Consultant
- Vulnerability Analyst
