Dr. Rory Butler, assistant dean, School of Applied Science and Technology

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Announced

Program responds to the demand for more skilled professionals.

With cyberattacks increasing in impact and frequency, organizations are scrambling to draw from a finite pool of skilled professionals who can help launch a defensive. The School of Applied Science and Technology has responded by developing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSC) degree program.

"During the past several years, cybersecurity threats have grown considerably across the nation," said Dr. Rory Butler, assistant dean, School of Applied Science and Technology at the University. "Protecting the information networks that support our financial markets, critical infrastructure, military systems and the intellectual property and private information of American citizens and businesses has become a national priority."

The program was developed in direct response to demand outpacing the number of qualified entrants to the cybersecurity workforce. As a result, this shortage of workers has left a significant gap in the number of personnel adequately trained and qualified to protect the nation's technological assets from attack.

This demand places educated and experienced adult learners in the field at a competitive advantage. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security professionals is projected to grow 18 percent through through 2024.

The BSC program focuses on the development of the skills and technologies needed to meet the demands of modern cybersecurity practice. These skills range from assessing threats, agents and attack routes, to creating secure systems using security-design best practices.

To learn more, contact Butler at rbutler@tesu.edu.

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