Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Cyber Defense

University of Dayton - Shorelight

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber Defense gives student the skills and experience needed to understand, prevent and operate through potential cyber attacks on software, computer systems and computer networks. This program also gives computer science students background in theoretical aspects of cyber defense and provides practical experience in hardening software, computer systems and networks against cyber attacks. The program explains the essential concepts of cybersecurity and applies those concepts to application development, operating systems and networks. Upon completion of this program, students will:

understand the fundamental security concepts and techniques
know how these concepts and techniques are applied via various security mechanisms and controls
know where to find and how to apply up-to-date information on cyber-security best practices and threat information and
learn how to implement security techniques and controls in software, computer systems, and networks to achieve maximum effectiveness.