Open doors to in-demand IT and cybersecurity careers with an online bachelor's degree in cyber security.
What jobs can I apply for with a BS in Cyber Security? What industries can I work in with a BS in Cyber Security?
Your first Cyber job doesn't need Cyber in the title! Earning a BS in Cyber Security provides graduates with valuable core skills to enter virtually any industry in need of credentialed Auditors, Risk Analysts, IT and Compliance Analysts, Privacy Analysts, Help Desk Support and more! Consider entry into the field via an IT Help Desk role to showcase your skillset as you explore the variety of opportunities in the field of Cyber Security!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts overall employment in cybersecurity roles — especially information security analysts — are expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the next decade:
- Information Security Analysts are projected to grow about 32-33% from 2022/2023 through 2032/2033, which is well above the average growth rate for all jobs in the U.S. economy.
Check out our Career Outlook planner for career and salary prospects in your region!
- 100% Online Coursework
- Lab-based, experiential-based & project-based learning
- Emphasis on policy, risk, and governance - not just hacking
- Blended program with IT and Software foundations
- Program led by industry experienced instructors
- On ramp to valuable Accredited Industry Certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+
- Earn Credit for Industry Credentials Saving Time and Money
- Part-Time or Full-Time you Set the Pace
- One Low Flat Rate for In-State and Out-of-State Students
Plus, CT State Community College Graduates! You may qualify to complete your bachelor's degree at the Community College rate.
CSS 101: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
3 creditsCSS 201: Operating Systems and Asset Security
3 creditsCSS 207: Incident Response
3 creditsITE 115: Program Logic and Design with Python
3 creditsITE 220: Networking and Data Communications
3 creditsCSS 146: Legal Issues in Information Security
3 creditsCSS 345: Auditing IT Infrastructure for Compliance
3 creditsCSS 346: Access Controls, Authentication and PKI
3 creditsCSS 435: Network Security Strategies
3 creditsCSS 436: Systems Forensics, Investigations and Response
3 creditsCSS 437: Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling
3 creditsCSS 438: Security Strategies for Web Apps and Social Networking
3 creditsPlease choose two of the following:
6 credits
CSS 347: Security Strategies in Windows OS/Applications
CSS 348: Security Strategies in Linux OS/Applications
CSS 448: Cyberwarfare
Cyber Security InternshipCSS 490: Capstone
3 creditsTotal
45 credits
Students who graduate with a major in Cyber Security will be able to:
- Explain the landscape, key terms, and concepts related to the many layers of information systems security.
- Explore and explain the fields in digital forensics and cyber policy analysis.
- Create policies and standard operating procedures for organizations that are ethically, morally, and legally sound while recognizing ethical dilemmas and social responsibilities.
- Identify and critically assess issues and concepts related to the protection of information and information systems.
- Use risk management principles to assess threats, vulnerabilities, countermeasures and impact contributions at risk in information systems.
- Illustrate and explain fundamental architectures of networks and the Internet, as well as their underlying principles.
Question: How do I redeem my qualified credential(s) for undergraduate and/or graduate college credit with Charter Oak?
Answer: Tell us which credentials/certifications you've earned when you apply along with your member ID. We'll do the rest. View the full list of evaluated professional credentials for credit.
- CompTIA A+ Up to 3 credits
- CompTIA Cloud+ Up to 3 credits
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals Up to 3 credits
- CompTIA Linux+ Up to 3 credits
- CompTIA Network+ Up to 3 credits
- CompTIA Security+ Up to 3 credits
- EC-Council Hacker, Certified Ethical Up to 3 credits
- EC-Council Hacking Forensic Investigator, Computer Up to 4 credits
- ISC2 CISSP Up to 6 credits
- 100% online
- Credit for credentials
- Six (6) start dates
- Expert Faculty