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 so you can develop and apply more specialized knowledge in a specific field.
- 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.
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"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.
Security Administrator
Installs, administers, and troubleshoots security solutions, while writing security policies and training documents for colleagues on security procedures.
Information and Cybersecurity Analyst/System Security
Designs and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from attacks.
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.
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Collects and analyzes information on internet-based malware crimes, predicts cyber criminal activities, and creates threat intelligence reports for decision-makers and security officials.
Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Consultant
Enhances cybersecurity by focusing on governance, risk management, and compliance, developing policies, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Network and Systems Security Analyst
Protects the usability and integrity of networks and data, using hardware and software technologies to manage access and prevent threats from entering or spreading.
Application Security Specialist
Conducts security assessments, improves application security practices, and educates development teams to ensure delivery of secure, reliable software.
Network Defense Analyst
Analyzes data from cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network logs) to identify and mitigate threats within the environment.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Focuses on designing systems resilient to disruptions, from natural disasters to malicious acts, ensuring solutions meet functional requirements while preventing misuse through security policies.
Competitive Cyber Security Organization
Through mentored research, experiential learning opportunities, and student organizations like the Competitive Cyber Security Organization, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations students can extend learning far beyond the classroom. CCSO help helps students build their cyberdefense skills by participating in a variety of cybersecurity events throughout the year, where they compete against university teams from around the world in real-world challenges.
Learn about CCSO