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Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity prepares you with the technical competency, knowledge and skills needed to protect networks, systems, software programs and data from criminal or unauthorized access. You will learn concepts, knowledge, skills, technologies and practices in a broad spectrum of cybersecurity areas, including the emerging fields of applied data science and artificial intelligence.
This program is hands-on and application-oriented. Upon the completion of the program, you’ll be ready to take highly sought-after industry certification exams.
Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics
Upon completion, a student will:
You’ll take a balance of general education courses, College of Technology core courses and cybersecurity courses. This balance blends theory, applied research and experiential learning in all the vital aspects of IT, including networking, database administration, security and project management.
The cybersecurity program provides the specialized training you need for a career in this complex, in-demand field.
You can currently complete this degree at PNW’s Hammond campus.
First-year courses cover the basics of IT in areas such as organization, history, related informing disciplines, application domains, computer math and other IT-related topics.
Cybersecurity Course of Study
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Your second year covers in-depth discussions of networking, programming, database and fundamentals of information assurances.
Cybersecurity Course of Study
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Topics include administration, confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, intrusion detection, physical security, encryption and machine learning foundations.
Cybersecurity Course of Study
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In your final year, you’ll cover defensive programming techniques, bounds analysis, error handling, advanced testing techniques, detailed code auditing and software specification in a trusted assured environment.
Cybersecurity Course of Study
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Cybersecurity Degree Program Highlights
Cybersecurity workforce development is the key to assuring that the nation has adequate capacity to protect information and information systems.
This quickly growing field is both challenging and competitive. At PNW, we provide the tools you need to stand out, including US government-recognized curriculum and individualized attention from instructors.
Cybersecurity Degree Program Outcomes
Through classroom and lab interaction with experienced faculty, applied research and experiential learning, you’ll begin your professional work with the confidence and knowledge to be successful in a dynamic, competitive field.
Cybersecurity Degree Program Career Paths
This degree prepares you for a number of careers in the cybersecurity field, including:
Cybersecurity Degree Program Employers
Our alumni work with some of the most innovative organizations across the region and around the world, including:
Beyond the Cybersecurity Classroom
We encourage you to get involved in activities like:
Cybersecurity Degree Program Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships available to all PNW applicants, students seeking a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity may also be considered for program-specific scholarship awards, such as:
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It was a class in Linux system administration that helped me the most…I was assigned a real-world problem and I applied my education and experience to solve it.
Lucas D’Antonio, ’23, Computer Information Technology—Concentration: Cybersecurity
All of the hands-on training I’m receiving at PNW is helping me narrow down exactly what I want to do once I graduate.
Joshua Phillips, ’22
Computer Information Technology: Cybersecurity
I was able to learn a little bit about everything – networking, programming, databases, security. It provided me a better understanding of how everything works together. It also gave me a wide variety of skills, not just for cybersecurity, that I can take with me into my career.
Travis McKinney, ’22, Computer Information Technology
Michael Tu, Ph.D.
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Michael Tu is a professor of computer information technology and director of the Center for Cybersecurity.
Ricardo A. Calix, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology and Graphics
Ricardo A. Calix, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology at Purdue University Northwest.
Tae-Hoon Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology and Graphics
Tae-Hoon Kim is associate professor of computer information technology in the department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics. His expertise includes computer network, security and data science.
Ying Luo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology and Graphics
Ying Luo is an assistant professor in the department of computer information technology and graphics. Her research and teaching focus on algorithm design, database management and cybersecurity.
Chuck DeCastro, M.S.
Lecturer, Computer Information Technology
Current responsibilities include teaching Networking, Operating System, Cyber Security and Computer Forensic Courses. I’m also the Advisor for the Gamers’ and Cyber ROAR Clubs.
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s Cybersecurity degree enables you to reach a genuine understanding of all aspects of the industry while building a solid foundation in technology through hands-on experiences.
To see how a Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity from PNW opens doors, from corporate boardrooms to non-profit leadership, take the next step today!
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