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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

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Program Overview

网络安全是一门旨在保护计算机、网络、智能设备、软件程序和数据免受攻击、损害或未经授权访问的科学、技术、过程和实践的研究。 网络安全学士学位遵循跨学科的方法,通过结合网络安全、信息学、商业、信息安全和刑事司法等课程,将技术、法律、商业和政策技能整合在一起。 The undergraduate program is tuned to the NICE-WFC (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education – Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity) national standards.

Students will engage in lifelong learning to adapt to the rapidly changing nature and need for cyber security. They will learn about non-technical disciplines such as business law, criminal justice, and information security. The students will also learn to develop security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Possible Career Options

Cyber security professionals are involved in various industries including government, military, corporate, financial, healthcare, and medical institutions/organizations. Their work protects industry professionals and everyday individuals from virtual threats. Through their knowledge and expertise, they make sure people’s virtual information is safe.

Security Software Developer/Engineer

Network or Systems Security Engineer

Cyber Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst

Mobile Security Engineer

Vulnerability Analyst

Forensics Expert

Cybersecurity Researcher

Ana Mears
I chose UTRGV because of the variety of people and opportunities academically. At UTRGV, I was able to achieve my dream of being able to graduate debt-free!
Ana Silvia Mears, UTRGV Undergraduate Student

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Launching in Fall 2022, this program will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students with a family-adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less.
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Marco Castillo
What made me feel more comfortable and assured is the fact that UTRGV offers a bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate education which has made the transition process for me, as a first-generation student, easier.
Marco Castillo, UTRGV Undergraduate Student
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