Cybersecurity Major

Secure Your Future

Suffolk’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares you to be on the front line of cyber defense. The interdisciplinary curriculum merges the technical skills that cybersecurity professionals need with the business and regulatory knowledge that employers value.

With cybercrime on the rise and organizations in every industry seeking cyber defenders, the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing. Suffolk positions you to thrive in this booming field, drawing on real-world learning experiences throughout Boston’s business and innovation hubs and our exclusive New England-area partnership with SANS Technology Institute for professional cybersecurity certification.

By graduation, you won’t just have a degree: You’ll have hands-on experience and connections that set you apart.

Suffolk-SANS.edu Cybersecurity Certification

Through Suffolk’s exclusive partnership with the SANS Technology Institute, cybersecurity majors are eligible to earn an Applied Cybersecurity Certificate (ACS) during their junior and senior years—at no additional cost.

This widely recognized cybersecurity credential opens the door to high-paying, entry-level positions in government, military, consulting, and more right after graduation.
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A Cybersecurity Major Unlike Any Other

Cybersecurity professionals need technical skills and subject matter knowledge that spans disciplines. Suffolk's distinctive interdisciplinary major delivers both through coursework in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Sawyer Business School, and Suffolk Law.

By merging faculty expertise and core competencies from all three schools, you will learn the technology, legal implications, and strategy behind cybersecurity. As a cybersecurity major, you’ll develop strong technical skills through courses in programming, operating systems, and networking. You’ll also take specialized courses in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security protection to learn how to design effective safeguards, policies, and procedures for businesses and organizations. The curriculum also includes content on the legal ramifications and liabilities of data breaches and cyberattacks.
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