Cybersecurity

In today’s digital age, constant digital threats pose risks to individuals, corporations, and government systems and infrastructure. Advanced cyber threats are ever-present, demanding proactive measures to counter these challenges. Through Wilson College’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program, you will learn how to anticipate and counteract evolving cyber threats, in addition to fundamental IT skills that are essential for cybersecurity roles in the 21st century.

Ready to shape the future of cybersecurity? Our program is dedicated to fostering leaders who are committed to innovation and forward-thinking strategies. Our graduates champion ethics, understand cyber’s business implications, and can use their digital security skills as a force for good. 

Cybersecurity Degree Highlights

• Wilson’s practical, career-focused degree program was developed in collaboration with leading cybersecurity experts. Students will tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through courses like “Modern Cybersecurity” and “Cyber Forensics.” 
• Learn to use industry tools such as Wireshark for network security, Metasploit and Snort for network protection, and password management tools such as LastPass and 1Password.
• Glean essential cybersecurity skills and knowledge for cybersecurity careers and sought-after professional certificates such as 
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and 
  • Certified Forensic Examiner
• Become prepared for diverse roles in the cybersecurity field. 
• Enjoy small courses, with most capped at 16 students, ensuring students receive the faculty attention needed to succeed in the classroom. 
• Dedicated lab space for computer science and cybersecurity majors, so you’ll have a learning space to call your own!

Why Study Cybersecurity

Demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow significantly. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 32% increase in cybersecurity jobs from 2022 to 2032, which is substantially higher than the 3% average growth rate for all U.S. jobs. 

The field’s 0% unemployment rate plus the estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs around the world (of which 500,000 are estimated in the U.S.) make for a high demand field of study. Salaries vary significantly based upon geographic location and skills set with an average entry-level cybersecurity professional earning $68,000 annually and a median annual salary of $102,527 after the professional gains experience and additional certifications.

With Wilson’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, you will learn to:

• Develop and implement security plans to safeguard data against attacks by applying industry-standard frameworks for threat detection.
• Construct and deploy security controls and countermeasures in network and system environments to protect systems from common attacks, aligning with industry-recognized security frameworks.
• Develop and implement robust security policies, procedures, and emergency measures that comply with legal and governmental requirements and protect individual rights.
• Conduct incident investigations using modern forensic tools and execute response and recovery plans to minimize the impact of security events.
• Develop and execute ethical hacking/anti-hacking strategies, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques to discover vulnerabilities within networks and systems.
• Develop and deploy monitoring systems to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on mobile and cloud security strategies.

Cybersecurity Career Paths

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Consultant
• Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester (PenTester) 
• Security Architect
• Incident Responder
• Security Software Developer
• Cryptographer
• Security Compliance Analyst
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Apply to a Cybersecurity College in Pennsylvania

Ready to take the next step? At Wilson College, 99% of our students receive some form of financial aid, including merit scholarships. With rolling admissions, you can get started at any time.

Schedule a campus visit to learn more, or apply today!