B.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Cyberattacks pose an increasing threat to individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide.
They threaten financial stability, create national security risks, and erode public trust. The B.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations program positions you to leverage the cyber technical and risk management skills needed to evaluate risk and defend against these attacks. By understanding how adversaries think and deploying cutting-edge cyber defense techniques, you'll protect information systems, discover vulnerabilities, manage network security devices, analyze data, and communicate the risks and impacts of cyberattacks to stakeholders.
Is Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations Right for Me?
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations combines technology with math, law and policy, programming, psychology, criminology and business to protect critical systems. This program could be a great fit if you want to
- protect digital information, data stores, and computer networks from threats
- learn how we can keep sensitive information out of the hands of hackers, cybercriminals, and terrorist organizations
- work on a team to solve technical problems for organizations
What You'll Study
Gain foundational knowledge and state-of-the-art skills needed to anticipate and defend against computer attacks by exploring topics like these.
- Incident Handling and Response
- Cyber Forensics
- Cyber Technologies Studio
- Malware Analytics
- Network Security
- Risk Management
- Information Security Management
- Decision Theory and Analysis
Application Focus Areas
Pick an application focus area or work with an adviser to create your own to gain context for where you will do your work.
- Application development
- Economics
- Enterprise technology
- Entrepreneurship and Business of Technology
- Geopolitics
- Health care
- Law and policy
- Custom Application Focus
Earn a B.S. and M.S. at the Same Time
You can pursue a B.S. in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and a master's degree at the same time through the Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) degree program. IUGs make it possible to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years!
The Power of Internships
Every Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations student must complete at least one internship before graduating—most complete more than one, and 84% receive a job offer from an internship provider. With hundreds of organizations recruiting and a dedicated Career Solutions team to support you, you'll have the tools and opportunities to launch your career.
View Past Internships
"Knowing the fundamentals of risk analysis and security theory has given me an advantage in the cybersecurity industry because I can speak knowledgeably from a theoretical standpoint when implementing practical solutions. It's also been fun to lead industry groups and shape the direction of corporate red teaming as people explore the differences between traditional IT shops and the big tech startup world and to help educate people on ways to adapt."
Brianna Malcolmson '11 , Information Security Specialist, Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
Discover Your Career
Technology is ever-changing, and so are the careers that create, use, and study it. As you work toward your degree, you’ll identify and refine your career interests through courses, student organizations, and experiential opportunities. With guidance and resources from our dedicated Career Solutions team—from your first job to the executive suite—you'll gain the technical expertise, business savvy, and communication skills to lead in business, health care, defense, technology, and countless other industries.
Business Systems Analyst/Consultant
Analyzes business problems and designs technology solutions, bridging gaps through architecture, tools, or software applications to resolve issues and improve processes.
Cybersecurity Analyst/Cyber Risk Consultant
Maintains digital data security, trains staff on information management, adopts security measures for online sharing, reviews system flaws, and recommends IT security improvements.
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Writes and tests code to ensure applications and software function properly, converting program designs into executable instructions for computers.
Technical Risk Advisor
Scopes and monitors technology risks, performs assessments, oversees control testing, supports remediation, and provides technical guidance to improve and implement effective technology controls.
Security Software Developer
Secures, designs, develops, and implements software solutions focused on protecting digital systems from cyber threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, creating defenses, and embedding security measures.
Network Security Engineer
Implements, maintains, and integrates corporate WAN, LAN, and server architecture. Administers network security hardware/software, enforces security policies, and supports external audits, troubleshooting, and perimeter security.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Designs and implements computer networks, focusing on high-level planning and selection of data communication components to meet user and corporate needs, including LAN, WAN, Internet, and intranet integration.
Technology Advisor
Provides expert advice and detailed information in a specialized field, guiding organizations to ensure safe, effective practices and informed decision-making in complex or high-risk scenarios.
Security Analyst
Determines effective methods to protect computers, networks, and data, conducting vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments, while designing secure architectures and delivering technical reports.
Competitive Cyber Security Organization
Through mentored research, experiential learning opportunities, and student organizations like the Competitive Cyber Security Organization, you can extend learning far beyond the classroom. CCSO helps you build cyber skills by participating in a variety of workshops, competitions, and real-world challenges against university teams from around the world.
Learn about CCSO