Bachelor of Science - Cyber Intelligence and Security

Program Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security program prepares graduates to deal with threats from those who would abuse the world’s growing dependency on technology. In reality-based scenarios, students develop the knowledge in computer science and cybersecurity needed to defend the people, data, software, and networks that keep the world safe and productive. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in the rapid growing field of cybersecurity.

Students have access to specialized labs, like the Forensic Science Lab and the Global Security and Intelligence Study’s newly renovated Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). A number of graduates are employed at major corporate GSOCs around the country.

Emphasis is placed on effective communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, ethical and legal grounding, information technology, critical thinking skills, teamwork, computer and network functional skills, broad cyber industry familiarity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Students may also join organizations such as ERAU’s student chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), the Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor society, and gain exposure to the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA).

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security degree is housed in the Department of Cyber Intelligence and Security in the College of Security & Intelligence. Students work on real-world activities with key agencies such as the FBI, DHS, and DPS through programs and coursework. ERAU faculty are leaders in this emerging field and have authored some of the textbooks in use. The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program, and have designated the Prescott Campus as a NSA/DHS CAE-CD institution with its degree programs in Cyber Intelligence and Security meeting their stringent criteria. Embry-Riddle is also a member of the Cyber Patriot program and the CyberWatch Network.