Cyber and Network Security, BS
Program Quick Facts
Credits
120
Start Terms
Fall
|Spring
|Summer
Available
On Campus
|Online
Tuition
$8,956.50
estimated cost per semester
Acquire the skills to maintain and secure interconnected networks with DSU's Bachelor of Science in Cyber and Network Security. The program focuses on cybersecurity techniques, including defensive hacking, network forensics, and penetration testing. You'll develop valuable problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills that will help you effectively provide solutions to prevent data breaches.
Upon completing this program, you will be fully prepared to support and secure networks. You will work with servers, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and more to become an expert in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating systems and computer hardware.
Curriculum and experience highlights
Elevate your networking skills
DSU is a Cisco Networking Academy where you can sharpen your skills and prepare for the CCNA certification. This hands-on program enhances your core courses, offering self-paced learning and expert support to elevate your career. After completing Networking I, Networking II, and Routing & Switching, you can start your certification journey in this program.
Online or on-campus courses
The cyber and network security bachelor’s program is offered 100% online or on campus. Whether you are a traditional student or a working professional, this flexible program allows you to complete your degree how it works best for you, remote, in-person, or hybrid, and as a full-time or part-time student.
Why choose DSU for networking?
Advanced technology resources
As a DSU student, you'll have access to top-notch networking gear and servers for hands-on learning in cyber and network security. The labs prepare you for immediate employment in roles like systems administrator, network specialist, or systems engineer.
You belong at DSU
At DSU, you can join various clubs and organizations that align with their interests, where they often have opportunities to compete in national events and achieve high rankings. Additionally, there are research opportunities and leadership roles available through scholarships and honors programs.
Notable courses
Students will learn to design, configure, implement and troubleshoot multiple LAN/WAN network technologies using enterprise routers, switches, and firewalls. In addition, students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the underlying protocols. The class will incorporate lectures and hands-on lab projects using modern routing and switching equipment from varying vendors. Students will learn to analyze business needs and recommend appropriate network and routing solutions regardless of the network size or complexity.
This course provides theoretical and practical aspects of Network Penetration Testing. The course includes in-depth details and hands on labs for each of the five distinct phases of an ethical hack including reconnaissance, scanning and vulnerability assessment, gaining access and exploitation, maintaining access, and covering tracks. An applied approach with a focus on current tools and methodologies will be stressed.
This course exposes students to a hands-on environment leveraging common platforms. The course will expose students to concepts that relate to enterprise level vitalization which include cloud computing, disaster recovery, virtualization hardware, database, resource planning, and security. In order to fulfill these areas, students will be exposed to several tools and services that a network administrator would need to be familiar with such as web servers, load balancing, database management and email services. Students will learn to budget for and evaluate systems as required in order to support an organization’s mission.
This course provides theoretical and practical aspects to firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Topics include configuration, implementation, rule creation, filtering, and other state-of-the-art developments. Intrusion detection topics will provide both host-based and network-based exposure while firewalling concepts will include the use of both application and enterprise level devices.
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Career possibilities
Our graduates find exciting career opportunities across a diverse range of industries such as business, education, manufacturing, software development, finance, and insurance. With a cyber and network security degree, you will have the chance to build a rewarding career where you can lead skilled IT teams, oversee the management of vital technology systems, and implement measures to secure critical data assets. Your role will place you at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring that sensitive information remains safe and accessible.