Major in Cybersecurity
Defend against cyberattacks • Solve critical problems • Make an impact
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
Defend against cyberattacks • Solve critical problems • Make an impact
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.
Start your applicationAt JBU, you'll earn a strong background in programming logic, network switching and routing, server administration and network forensics.
You'll gain hands-on experience from courses such as introduction to computing, computer networking and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
You'll learn from experienced, approachable and accessible professors dedicated to student success.
Cybersecurity coursework builds skills that will allow you to provide leadership in the IT field.
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.
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.
Learn more about our other engineering and computer science programs.
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.
JBU offers a variety of minors related to the engineering, computer science and cybersecurity fields.
Equip yourself for a successful career and a life of purpose.
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.