Learn to Protect Organizations from Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks can compromise personal data, provide unwanted visibility to sensitive information and cripple a business’ infrastructure. But where there are cybercrimes and cyberattacks, there are dedicated cyber security professionals helping keep organizations safe.
Are you ready to be on the front lines? Get started with a Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Cyber Security Programming from DeVry University. This program is built with Tech Core curriculum, which is designed to give you hands-on learning experiences in Engineering Technology, Information Technology and Software and Information Systems. You’ll build a foundation of interdisciplinary skills you can put to work in your future cyber security career.
Get to Know Our Cyber Security Programming Specialization
Our Cyber Security Programming Degree Specialization can help you develop the skills and tools you need to protect and defend data against cyberattacks. Our experienced faculty will guide you through hands-on exercises and projects, teaching you how to create, plan, implement and monitor security solutions to protect data and networks and prevent future attacks. You’ll also explore the design of an organization’s security systems procedures, standards, protocols and policies, as well as how to ensure operational security is in compliance with standards, policies and laws.
The Cyber Security Programming Specialization can be earned as a part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems with Cyber Security Programming Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
Availability
Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program
Take your ambition to the next level with a cybersecurity scholars program that helps you build your network, boost your skills and pursue the career you want.
Future Cyber Defenders Scholarship
Put your goals within reach. Qualifying cybersecurity certificate, associate or bachelor’s students can receive up to $1,500 per semester in scholarship awards. Restrictions apply.
Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
Work With IoT Technologies & Systems
Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cloud+
Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.
What You'll Learn
The Cyber Security Programming Specialization covers the following skills and topics in order to help you build important cyber security capabilities:
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Information Systems Security Planning and Audit
Understand the risk factor analysis that must be performed in order to design a flexible and comprehensive security plan. -
Data Privacy and Security
Explore the legal, ethical and security issues involving data and information assets that organizations must address to ensure operational continuity, as well as compliance with standards, policies and laws. -
Web Security
Examine issues involved in protecting web-based applications from external threats while safeguarding customer privacy and accessibility. -
Information Security and Mobile Devices
Focus on protecting information on mobile devices, types of mobile devices, risks, encryption, information at rest and in motion, attack scenarios and defense-in-depth controls. -
Advanced Network Security
Identify network and wireless vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, respond to intrusions, and provide for business continuity and disaster recovery.
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Networking
Gain working knowledge of the underlying technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet. This topic also covers networking media, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), routing and switching and small network configuration and troubleshooting. -
Routing
Understand router configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting. Explore Internet protocol (IP) addressing techniques, routing protocols; IPv4 and IPv6, and access control lists (ACLs), and network address translation (NAT). -
Switching
Understand switch configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting. Explore Ethernet frame switching techniques, switch-port security, virtual area networks (VLANs) and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). -
Logic and Design
Study basic programming logic and algorithm design, including control structures for sequential, iterative and decision-based processing. Learn how computers think in order to set up complex patterns and controls. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Curious to learn how you can earn two additional credentials? Our unique 3-in-1 design allows you to do just that, courses in our Programming Essentials certificate program and Information Technology and Networking associate degree are included within this program. Allowing you the opportunity to earn a certificate and an associate degree on the road to your Computer Information Systems - Cyber Security Programming undergraduate degree2.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Cyber Security Programming Specialization may consider the following careers:
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Computer Programmer
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Computer Security Specialist
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Cyber Security Specialist
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Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Manager
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Software Developer
It's worth noting that while you may meet the minimum application requirements for one or more of these positions at one employer, it does not mean you will meet those same requirements at all employers. Job titles and their application requirements are not standardized across the industry, allowing for significant differences within the same field.
Learn more about careers in Cyber Security Programming
General Education Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1123 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities 4,5
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 6 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| PHYS204 | Applied Physics with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
| CEIS101 | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction to Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Security |
Program Courses
Information Systems and Programming
| CEIS150 | Programming with Objects |
| CEIS209 | Intermediate Programming |
| CEIS236 | Database Systems and Programming Fundamentals |
| CEIS312 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| CIS355A | Business Application Programming with Lab |
Information Technology and Networking
| NETW320 | Converged Networks with Lab |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
| SEC311 | Ethical Hacking |
| SEC321 | Network Security Testing with Lab |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| TECH460 | Senior Project |
Specialized Courses
Cyber Security Programming
| NETW411 | Information Security and Mobile Devices |
| SEC290 | Fundamentals of Infrastructure Security |
| SEC380 | Cloud Computing Security |
| SEC440 | Information Systems Security Planning and Audit |
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What programming languages does Cyber Security use?
Some of the cyber security programming languages used by cyber security professionals include Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Shell Scripting, SQL, Golang, and C. These languages enable cyber security programmers to bolster the defenses of their organizations, and in some cases make it possible for them to use hacking capabilities to test their own defense measures.
Is Cyber Security Programming hard to learn?
Is Cyber Security Programming a good career?
DeVry University’s Cyber Security curriculum is acknowledged and verified as an approved provider by NICCS.
Related Programs
1As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Network and Communications Management and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
2For the programming Essentials certificate program and the Information Technology and Networking associate degree, every course counts towards the Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Cyber Security Programming program. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
3Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
4Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
5Students enrolled at a New Jersey location must take an additional six semester-credit hours of general education coursework from among the following course areas: communication skills, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. Courses selected in humanities or social sciences should be upper-division coursework (DeVry courses numbered 300-499).
6Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.
7Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm.
