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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Why Choose Cybersecurity at WIU?
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- Cybersecurity Center established in 2021 dedicated to educating students and providing relevant information to our community about cybersecurity threats and career opportunities
- ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE–CD).
- Student organizations provide networking opportunities with regional employers
- The curriculum is comprised of courses from several departments to provide students with the theory, tools, technical expertise, and management skills required for a successful career in cybersecurity
- Graduates will gain necessary skills through a multidisciplinary approach that will differentiate them resulting in abundant employment opportunities
The demand for cyber security specialists grows every year. As a graduate in Cybersecurity from ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, you will be well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in every conceivable type of commercial, industrial, governmental, research, and educational organization.
Admissions:
Admissions are based on academic background and professional experience.
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Careers
Many students who graduated from this program hold positions such as:
- Chief Technology Officer
- IT Security Analyst
- Lead Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Network Designer
- Network ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Manager
- Network Support Engineer
- Senior Security Architect
- Senior Technical Architect
- Systems Administrator
- Technology Manager
- Web Developer
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Cybersecurity Researcher
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Cryptographer
- Malware Analyst
- Risk ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Specialist
- Systems Intelligence Analyst
- Systems Recovery Specialist
- and More!
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