FEU TECH
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
General Description
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program prepares students to protect computer systems, networks, applications, data, and digital infrastructure from evolving cyber threats and security risks.
The program combines a strong foundation in computing, programming, databases, operating systems, and networking with specialized study in data security, software security, hardware and embedded systems security, network and communication security, system security, human factors, cybersecurity governance, risk management, policy, privacy, and ethics.
Through hands-on laboratories, simulations, case studies, cybersecurity projects, capstone development, and industry exposure, students learn to assess vulnerabilities, analyze threats, implement security controls, defend digital environments, investigate incidents, and support organizational cyber resilience.
Students are also introduced to emerging cybersecurity domains such as cloud security, artificial intelligence and machine learning security, Internet of Things security, and industrial control systems security. The program aims to produce competent, principled, innovative, and socially responsible cybersecurity professionals who can contribute to secure digital transformation and nation-building.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
A
Apply cybersecurity, computing, and information assurance principles in protecting systems, networks, applications, data, and digital infrastructure.
B
Analyze cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack paths, incidents, and organizational risks.
C
Design, implement, configure, and evaluate secure architectures, defensive measures, and security controls.
D
Perform authorized cybersecurity activities such as security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, digital forensics, and incident response.
E
Apply cybersecurity governance, risk management, privacy, compliance, policy, and assurance principles.
F
Communicate cybersecurity risks, findings, incidents, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
G
Work effectively as a member or leader of cybersecurity, security operations, incident-response, development, or governance teams.
H
Practice cybersecurity ethically and responsibly in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and professional principles.
I
Engage in continuous learning and professional development in response to emerging threats, technologies, and cybersecurity workforce requirements.
Hard Skills & Tools
Technical Skills
Secure Programming and Application Security
- Apply secure coding practices, input validation, authentication, software testing, threat modeling, and secure software development principles.
Data Security, Cryptography, and Identity Management
- Protect information using encryption, hashing, digital signatures, access controls, authentication, authorization, privacy controls, and identity and access management practices.
Network and Communication Security
- Design, configure, secure, monitor, and assess computer networks, communication protocols, network services, routers, switches, firewalls, and related security technologies.
Operating System and System Security
- Secure Linux, Windows, and other computing environments through access control, configuration management, patching, logging, monitoring, system hardening, and endpoint protection.
Hardware, Firmware, and Embedded Systems Security
- Identify and address security risks affecting hardware components, firmware, embedded systems, connected devices, and cyber-physical environments.
Cyber Defense and Security Operations
- Monitor systems and networks, analyze logs and security events, identify indicators of compromise, use defensive security technologies, and support Security Operations Center activities.
Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Assessment
- Conduct authorized reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis, security testing, penetration testing, and security-control validation within ethical and legal boundaries.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Collect, preserve, examine, and interpret digital evidence; analyze security incidents; and support incident containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting.
Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy
- Assess cybersecurity risks, develop security policies, apply security frameworks and standards, support compliance activities, and address privacy and data-protection requirements.
Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies
- Evaluate and secure cloud environments, artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, Internet of Things ecosystems, industrial control systems, and other emerging digital technologies
Personal & Interpersonal
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Analyze complex cybersecurity situations, interpret technical evidence, compare possible solutions, and make risk-based decisions.
Communication
- Present cybersecurity risks, findings, incidents, and recommendations clearly through technical reports, documentation, briefings, and presentations.
Teamwork and Leadership
- Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical professionals and perform appropriate roles in cybersecurity, development, governance, incident-response, and project teams.
Ethical and Professional Judgment
- Exercise responsible decision-making involving privacy, responsible disclosure, authorized testing, cybercrime, legal compliance, and the societal impact of cybersecurity activities.
Attention to Detail and Persistence
- Work systematically when examining configurations, logs, evidence, vulnerabilities, and security controls, and persist in troubleshooting complex cybersecurity problems.
Adaptability and Lifelong Learning
- Continuously update knowledge and skills in response to evolving cyber threats, technologies, standards, regulations, and professional practices.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Operations Center Analyst
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Systems Security Administrator
- Security Engineer
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Penetration Tester or Ethical Hacker
- Incident Response Analyst
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Application Security Analyst
- Cloud Security Analyst or Engineer
- IoT or Embedded Security Specialist
- Industrial Control Systems Security Analyst
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
- Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Data Protection or Privacy Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Cybersecurity Researcher
- Cybersecurity Trainer or Instructor
With appropriate professional experience, certifications, and further development, graduates may advance to positions such as:
- Security Architect
- Information Security Manager
- Cybersecurity Program Manager
- Cloud Security Architect
- Chief Information Security Officer
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday
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