Cyber Security
Bachelor's Degree
Next program start date
January 06, 2025
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
With predicted global spending on cyber security products and services over the next five years nearing $1 trillion, securing information and defending data is essential.2 Rasmussen University understands that businesses need people to manage critical information, protect priceless data and be prepared for the unpredictable. This is why our online Cyber Security Bachelor of Science degree helps prepare you to enter this specialized area of technology armed with information security knowledge and investigative skills. The Cyber Security program is fully online and available with $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge for a particular course and don't need to take it.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Prepare for Industry Certifications
Our Cyber Security Bachelor's degree-completion program prepares you for industry certification exams, including Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).3
Help Move Your Career Forward
Students earning a Cyber Security Bachelor's degree online develop their knowledge, hard skills and employer-valued transferable skills to contribute to a diverse team against present-day cyber threats. Comprehensive Cyber Security courses help our graduates feel confident advancing their careers in the dynamic world of digital security and modern-day forensics.
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential by year 2030 for Information Security Analysts is 33%.4 A Cyber Security degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Advanced Networking
Implement best practices for secure network design to support physical and virtualized enterprise computing workloads.
Vulnerability Analysis
Analyze the vulnerabilities and risks of an enterprise, learn investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence, learn to develop a disaster recovery plan and create risk analysis documents for all applications by assessing their long-term viability and backup solutions.
Security Awareness
Develop security awareness communications to influence the human firewall of an organization to maintain and defend the attack surface of an enterprise.
Security Risk Management
Learn, analyze and evaluate approaches to measuring and managing risks in various business environments in accordance with industry regulatory compliance standards to mitigate threats to business continuity.
Transferable Skills
You’ll also develop the soft skills you can transfer into your cyber security career. Core courses develop your skills in critical thinking, communication, digital fluency, information literacy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethics and professional responsibility. Learn more about transferable skills.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
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Virtualization
- CNT 3777
- Online
- 4 Credits
Studies current virtualization technologies and strategies for virtualization of servers, clients and applications. Includes coverage of distributed virtual switching, server-side vs. client-side desktop virtualization and virtual appliances.
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Hacker Techniques, Tools and Applications
- CIS 4456
- Online
- 3 Credits
Introduces hacking tools and incident handling, including various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. Addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised.
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Malware Reverse Engineering
- CEN 4200C
- Online
- 4 Credits
Examines tools and methodologies of designing malware, discovering data used by malware and analyzing malware via disassembly and/or decompilation. Provides an understanding of how to understand malware of unknown origin, or malware for which source code is unavailable, as well as malware analysis and auditing of closed-source software.
23 Courses to Complete
90 Credit Hours
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Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C or higher. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.5
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military discounts for those who qualify.
Where Can I Find an Online Cyber Security Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available for your schedule—not the other way around. Many of our programs are available on campus or online. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. Click below to find an online Cyber Security program near you.
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
