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The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science program at Full Sail University prepares information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems and information against an evolving landscape of potential hazards. The program extends an introduction to technology and its use in the information technology industry and then builds to prepare students to apply information security standards and practices to a variety of data systems. Students will gain experience with the basics and complexities of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, server virtualization, and containers. The program enables students to work with industry-leading tools, including Wireshark and Kali Linux, and they are encouraged to investigate and implement multiple trusted AI-assisted tools widely used in business to complement their professional toolset.
Students apply their knowledge gained to develop a comprehensive information security program plan. Through close study of vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, recovery plans, information assurance, and compliance with applicable rules, the curriculum equips students to execute hands-on projects that reinforce their technical skills and implementation. As the field increasingly integrates AI-assisted tools, students will use them to support their critical thinking. Graduates will exit with a portfolio showcasing their vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, and policy writing that is curated to professional standards and primed for presentation to potential employers and clients.
Bachelor's Completion Objective
The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science program's goal is to provide the knowledge and practical skills to prepare students to pursue entry-level industry positions in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. Across the curriculum, students will build core technical competencies, including threat intelligence, identity and access management, cryptography, systems and software security, and incident response, and apply these skills through hands-on project-based work. In addition to gaining a foundational understanding of security planning, implementation, and system life cycles, students will understand how to identify threats, respond to incidents, and protect information assets. Courses also cultivate students' critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that will contribute to lifelong learning and sustaining an enduring professional career. Students will gain fluency with current cybersecurity tools and workflows, including AI-assisted tools applied as professional aids that support, not replace, students' critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Please Note
- This is a degree completion program. Entering students must have a related associate degree or higher level degree and must complete at least 60 semester hours for a total of 120 credit hours. Associate degrees from other institutions may also be considered.