Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Aligned with the national initiative for cybersecurity education (nice)-identified skill sets, this cybersecurity degree program covers digital security's technical, legal, social and investigatory aspects, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the competitive global cybersecurity market. 

If you feel inspired to protect our national infrastructure from foreign actors or prevent domestic terrorists from accessing financial information, consider the Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity from Cambridge College.

Based at our Boston location, courses are taught in a hybrid format through a combination of on-campus and online (async) classes or a combination of online and scheduled remote (Zoom) classes.

Cybersecurity Degree Program Highlights

Students in the BS in Cybersecurity degree hybrid program get in-depth coursework in general education, writing, literacy and critical thinking, as well as an emphasis in the following areas:

• Techniques used to protect the integrity of an organization’s security architecture and safeguard its data against attack, damage or unauthorized access
• IT risk and cyber security program design and development using industry frameworks and methodologies
• Monitoring and assessing cloud assets and resources for misconfigurations and non-standard deployments
• Cybersecurity regulatory environment and ethics
• Evolving cyber network threats

Advantages of Cambridge College's Cybersecurity Program

• Industry certifications: Our curriculum prepares you for certification exams, including CompTIA Security+ and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Cybersecurity scholarships: Eligible students are considered for cybersecurity scholarships, based on availability of funds.
• Industry collaboration: Engage with expert practitioners in a wide range of organizations focused on cybersecurity.
• Hands-on learning: Explore real-life challenges with high-caliber faculty working in cybersecurity.
• Flexible, hybrid course options: Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, the Cybersecurity degree courses are taught in a mix of on-campus sessions, scheduled remote (Zoom) sessions and self-paced online sessions. On-campus and remote classes are offered on nights and weekends to fit around your career and life responsibilities.
• Convenient location: Attend in-person classes at our Boston campus which is close to the orange line and offers free parking for students.
• No SAT exam required: Cambridge College’s no-hassle application and admissions process lets you start your Cybersecurity degree quickly. Apply without taking the SAT.
• Diverse students: Cambridge College welcomes 300+ students from 50+ countries and was recently ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in America, giving you the opportunity to work with other students from all over the world.
• Stackable credentials: All Network Security Certificate credits count towards this bachelor's degree.

Cybersecurity Degree Concentration

• Students of the Cybersecurity degree program may choose the Network Security concentration to get a basic understanding of analyzing and evaluating network security threats and vulnerabilities. We also offer a Network Security Certificate.

Course List
The Cybersecurity degree at Cambridge College includes courses such as:

• Information Security Foundations
• EndPoint and Infrastructure Security
• Operating Systems, Applications and Services
• Network Security and Communications
• Digital Forensics
• Incident Response

Cybersecurity Jobs
A Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree can prepare you for careers like:

• Information security manager
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity consultant
• Network administrator
• Security and risk compliance analyst
• IT auditor
• Penetration and vulnerability tester

Best Cybersecurity Degree Program Designed by Experts

• Our Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree and related cybersecurity programs were designed with our Cybersecurity Advisory Council, cyber experts and thought leaders actively working in business and government — including the FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Street and the National Security Agency (NSA). With classes taught by these industry practitioners, you’ll be job-ready for today’s hot cybersecurity market.