Residential Cybersecurity Program
Equip yourself with a deep technical understanding of cybersecurity principles and hands-on operational skills with a B.S. in Cybersecurity Sciences and Operations degree from Liberty University. Here, you can dive deep into the offensive and defensive aspects of cyber operations, including advanced programming, reverse malware engineering, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.
Do you possess strong problem-solving skills, a keen interest in technology, and a commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field? Our curriculum focuses on teaching you how to develop new solutions and gain expertise in areas like:
- Security principles
- Digital forensics
- Ethical hacking
The rigorous undergraduate B.S. in Cybersecurity Sciences and Operations degree is designed to help you prepare for highly technical roles in the cybersecurity field. Train to analyze security challenges, design and implement effective cybersecurity solutions, and test systems for vulnerabilities. These areas of expertise can help make you highly marketable for a range of technical cybersecurity roles.
Emphasizing a biblical worldview, the program integrates ethical reasoning with technical expertise.
Hands-On Experience
Strongly emphasizing experiential learning and hands-on opportunities, this program will give you the chance to engage in various activities such as labs and simulations that provide real-world scenarios through team-based projects. Additionally, the Center for Cyber Excellence manages strategic partnerships with local governments and private businesses to offer students co-op and internship opportunities.
Prepare for Certification
The B.S. in Cybersecurity Science and Operations is designed to prepare you for certifications that can benefit your career, such as the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), and others from vendors like Microsoft and CompTIA, as well as credentials like CISSP.
Cybersecurity Professors and Facilities
Professors teaching in this cybersecurity degree program are grounded in their faith and possess significant industry experience and academic credentials in the cybersecurity domain. Their expertise often spans areas such as cybersecurity, computer science, information security, and related fields. They are experienced professionals who can guide you in developing analytical abilities and conducting practical experiments. Our professors also work to ensure that our curriculum remains relevant to current industry needs and challenges.
Take classes in Liberty’s 78,000-square-foot School of Business building, which offers dedicated facilities for cybersecurity education, including a networking and data center and our Center for Cyber Excellence. As a cybersecurity student, you will train in the cyber range – a lab environment built with a hyper-converged infrastructure that supports customizable simulations of real-world cyber operations. These resources provide a dynamic setting for hands-on training, field-based simulations, and team-based projects, helping you gain practical experience with essential cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Academics: Cybersecurity Science & Operations
Featured Cybersecurity Courses
- Applied Cybersecurity (CSCN 377)
- Malware Analysis Tools & Techniques (CSCN 435)
- Applied Digital Forensics (CSCN 445)
- Applied Modern Cryptography (CSCN 464)
Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity Science & Operations
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Incident Response Specialist
- Malware Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Security Software Developer
