Focus on protecting data and networks
In our Cybersecurity program, you鈥檒l learn the fundamentals of information security, security infrastructure design and implementation, computer forensics, risk assessment and the impact of security requirements on business operations.
Throughout your cybersecurity degree coursework, you鈥檒l learn to design, implement and manage various security infrastructure components. You鈥檒l gain real-world experience by using 麻豆影院鈥檚 state-of-the-art Security Laboratory, which includes multi-vendor firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion detection and prevention systems, routers, switches, security scanners and event correlation systems.
麻豆影院鈥檚 Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) is located in downtown Chicago, in the heart of the city鈥檚 technology and business districts, providing you many opportunities to work professionally with leading companies in the fast-growing cybersecurity field. Many CDM faculty members are working professionals, allowing you to learn firsthand from leaders in the industry.
For international students: this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.