Bachelor of Science - Computing Security (Co-op)

The computing security degree at RIT is a cybersecurity degree that provides students with a solid foundation in programming and mathematics and an extensive selection of advanced topics from the areas of network and system security, digital forensics and malware, software security, data security, and privacy, to cyber analytics and intelligence.

The scope of computer systems and networks and the span of these systems increases in organizations every day. At the same time, industry and society's dependence on these technologies is growing dramatically, as is the creation of malicious software that attacks computing systems and networks. Therefore, computing security has become a major concern for organizations large and small to ensure their business success and continuity. The result is an increased and urgent demand for security professionals and technologies that can secure and protect from relentless attack digital assets of an organization as well as the hardware and software infrastructures that house the information.

The BS degree in computing security produces professionals who understand people and processes that impact information security. In addition to possessing state-of-the-art knowledge in protecting digital assets of large or small organizations, graduates will be able to proactively identify security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and infrastructure, and provide and implement actionable solutions that are satisfactory to the organization. Graduates will also be able to collect digital forensic evidence to reveal network and data breach incidents, attribute the attackers or origin, assess the extent of the damage or loss of information, and design strategies that ensure data are protected from future attacks.

The BS in computing security provides students with a solid foundation in computer science and mathematics during the first two years of the program. Starting the third year, students can select an in-depth study in various aspects of computing security including network and system security, malware and digital forensics, software security, and security evaluations and management.

Accelerated dual degree options are for undergraduate students with outstanding academic records. Upon acceptance, well-qualified undergraduate students can begin graduate study before completing their BS degree, shortening the time it takes to earn both degrees. Students should consult an academic adviser for more information.