Bachelor of Science
Cyber Threat Intelligence & Defense
Become a Cybersecurity Expert with Real-World Experience
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is the practice of safeguarding computers, servers, networks, and digital systems from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. It involves implementing measures and techniques to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronically stored and transmitted information. Just as you secure your home with locks, cybersecurity encompasses the safeguards that keep your digital information and resources safe from cybercriminals.
At Johnson & Wales University, our innovative Cyber Threat Intelligence and Defense bachelor’s degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to protect digital systems. From day one, we immerse our students in real-world, hands-on experiences, ensuring that you gain the practical expertise required in this fast-growing industry.
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Pioneers in Experiential Education
At Johnson & Wales, we stand out as pioneers in experiential education, seamlessly integrating industry-relevant experiences into our cybersecurity program. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, we recognize the importance of practical learning. From your very first year, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in simulated cyber threat scenarios, honing your abilities to protect digital assets. We believe in learning by doing and our program reflects this philosophy.
In this program, you will:
- Discover trends and create behavioral profiles of adversary groups to combat attacks against computers and networks in the public and private sector.
- Blend physical reconnaissance and defense with modern information technology techniques, including setting up firewalls, scanning for viruses, and routinely checking for breaches in security.
- Learn incident response techniques that detect, scope and respond to internal and external intelligence, decreasing cyber attackers’ likelihood of success with each intrusion attempt.
- Identify, extract, prioritize and leverage intelligence from advanced persistent threat (APT) intrusions; deploy countermeasures; and gauge the performance of planned and installed enterprise-level information security systems.
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Sample Courses
- Introduction to Cyber Security Operations
- Computer Architecture with Assembly Language Programming
- Software Reverse Engineering
- Computer Network
- Forensics Information Security with Cryptography
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
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Career Possibilities
- Computer Forensics & Intrusion Analyst
- Counterintelligence Analyst
- Security Architect/Administrator
- Information Systems Security Officer
- Logistics Analyst
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
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