Be the First Line of Defense in Our Interconnected Digital World
Fully Online Option
Prepare for an innovative cybersecurity career protecting an organization's data, devices, computers and networks from a wide range of threats with a cybersecurity degree from the University at Albany.
Through coursework, research and experiential learning opportunities, you'll learn how to develop strategies to defend against cyberattacks.
From safeguarding systems and privacy to implementing security policies and recovery processes, you will gain the skills to drive solutions and manage evolving risk for leadership positions in commercial and nonprofit organizations as well as all levels of government.
Student Learning Objectives
Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.
Bachelor of Science
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer systems and identify their vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer networks and identify their vulnerabilities
- Define and compare the different types of computer attacks
- Differentiate security vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate a knowledge of cryptographic principles, systems and implementations
- Apply current principles and practices of digital forensics
- Demonstrate a knowledge of security policies and procedures
- Apply principles and practices of software security
- Create and implement plans to defend computer and networks systems in live exercises
- Demonstrate an understanding of sources of ongoing updates on security issues, approaches and solutions
