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Major in Cybersecurity

Defend against cyberattacks • Solve critical problems • Make an impact

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Protect vulnerable data.

In the cybersecurity major, you’ll work with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other essential tools to safeguard information. At JBU, we’ve designed a flexible cybersecurity program that will prepare you for a meaningful career through hands-on learning. 

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Learn technical skills

At JBU, you'll earn a strong background in programming logic, network switching and routing, server administration and network forensics.

Get hands-on experience

You'll gain hands-on experience from courses such as introduction to computing, computer networking and intrusion detection/prevention systems. 

Receive support from professors

You'll learn from experienced, approachable and accessible professors dedicated to student success. 

What to expect as a cybersecurity student

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Understand information technology

Cybersecurity coursework builds skills that will allow you to provide leadership in the IT field. 

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Apply for prestigious internships

JBU students regularly earn summer internships at top companies like NASA, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. Our faculty will help connect and guide you to great opportunities.

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Pursue your master's

Through our 4+1 Accelerated Master's Program, you can graduate with a bachelor's and a master’s in Cybersecurity in just five years.

4 + 1 in Cybersecurity

Stand out among job applicants and expand your marketability.

Go farther, faster! At JBU, our Accelerated Master's Program lets you finish your undergraduate cybersecurity degree and your master's degree in just five years (vs. six) — saving you money and setting you up for even more success.

Not sure which degree to choose? 

Learn more about our other engineering and computer science programs.

JBU’s cybersecurity program has been invaluable for me! I’ve gained a greater understanding of cybersecurity through engaging coursework and virtual environments. I’ve also been able to get a head start on my master’s degree through the accelerated master’s program. I am confident that the practical experience I’m gaining at JBU will translate into future career opportunities.

Sarah Boles '25

Cybersecurity Major

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Key cybersecurity courses

Linux Fundamentals

This course provides students with the fundamental concepts of Linux/UNIX operating systems. The course covers such topics as the Linux/UNIX file system, commands, utilities, text editing, shell programming, and text processing utilities. Students will learn command line syntax and features of the popular Linux/UNIX shells, including filename generation, redirection, pipes, and quoting mechanisms. The course is designed to help students prepare for professional careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) field. The content in this course maps to the CompTIA Linux+ (powered by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)) certification exam (LX0-103). 

Digital Forensics Fundamentals

This course introduces the student to the legal and technical aspects of digital forensics, including general forensic processes, imaging, hashing, file recovery, file system basics, identifying mismatched file types, reporting, and laws regarding computer evidence.

Cybersecurity Foundations

The course will provide students with an overview of various cybersecurity concepts. We begin by exploring the history, terminology, and need for security, then navigate through ethical, legal and professional issues. We introduce numerous security technologies and their importance. The overview ends with discussions on planning, risk management, and implementing information security.

Web Application Security

The number of web applications is growing at an exponential rate and security professionals must be able to evaluate, test, and report on weaknesses in these applications. This course focuses on web applications using various tools and techniques with the goal of identifying security flaws and reporting them so businesses can make notable improvements in their applications that reduce business risk and improve the security posture.

Meet our cybersecurity faculty

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Paul Nast (John Brown University)

Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity

PNast@jbu.edu

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Derrek Arce (Arvest Bank)

Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity

DArce@jbu.edu

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Justin Simpson (Walmart)

Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity

JSimpson@jbu.edu

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Brent Nohl

Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity

BNohl@Jbu.edu

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Jonathan Newton (Engineering with IT)

Program Chair, Cybersecurity

JNewton@Jbu.edu

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Ryan Dugger (ATLAS Technology Group)

Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity

RDugger@Jbu.edu

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David Graham (Booz Allen Hamilton)

Adjunct Instructor

DGraham@jbu.edu

Bluefield University Partnership

While studying in person on JBU’s main campus, you’ll take some online cybersecurity classes taught by Bluefield University faculty. A Christian university located in Virginia, Bluefield's proximity to federal agencies allows professors to teach about cybersecurity from relevant experience. The institution has been nationally recognized as one of the 15 Cyber Centers of Excellence by Cybint and is dedicated to integrating faith and learning just like JBU.

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