Learn to Protect Organizations from Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks can compromise personal data, provide unwanted visibility to sensitive information and cripple a business’ infrastructure. 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, 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 tomorrow.
Get to Know Our Cyber Security Programming Specialization
Our Cyber Security Programming Degree Specialization will give you 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
Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
You can take it anywhere, it’s powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all of your classes to optimize your DeVry experience.
IoT Kit
Simulate the Internet of Things (IoT) wherever you are with your IoT Kit*, designed to give you hands-on experience and confidence working with real IoT technologies.
With the full complement of microprocessors and sensors in your kit, you’ll build elementary IoT devices, integrate them into cloud-based server systems and develop skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
*The IoT Kit is a required expense and is not complimentary.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
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+
- Microsoft Technology Associate - Python
Others may be applicable as well. Speak with your professor for more info.
What You'll Learn
The Cyber Security Programming Specialization covers the following:
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Data Privacy and SecurityExplore 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. -
Logic and DesignStudy basic programming logic and algorithm design, including control structures for sequential, iterative and decision-based processing. -
NetworkingGain working knowledge of the underlying technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet, including networking media, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), routing and switching, and small network configuration and troubleshooting. -
Complex Problem SolvingApply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
RoutingUnderstand 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).
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Information Security and Mobile DevicesFocus 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 SecurityIdentify network and wireless vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, respond to intrusions, and provide for business continuity and disaster recovery. -
Information Systems Security Planning and AuditUnderstand the risk factor analysis that must be performed in order to design a flexible and comprehensive security plan. -
Web SecurityExamine issues involved in protecting web-based applications from external threats while safeguarding customer privacy and accessibility. -
SwitchingUnderstand switch configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; explore Ethernet frame switching techniques, switch-port security, virtual area networks (VLANs), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).
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 degree.
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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Data Security Administrator
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Forensics Expert
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Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Manager
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Software Developer
Learn more about careers in Cyber Security Programming
Essentials Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1122 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities3, 4
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS3255 | Environmental Sociology |
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
| CEIS236 | Database Systems and Programming Fundamentals |
| CEIS312 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| CIS170C | Programming with Lab |
| CIS247C | Object-Oriented Programming with Lab |
| CIS355A | Business Application Programming with Lab |
Information Technology and Networking
| CEIS210 | Introduction to Cryptographic Methods |
| NETW320 | Converged Networks with Lab |
| 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 |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
| SEC370 | Web Security |
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1As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology – Electronics and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
2Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
3Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
4Students 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).
5Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.
