Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The first line of defense begins with you. 

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and information assurance from Frostburg State University prepares you to enter a career field that is in high demand and filled with exciting challenges.

Cyber security is one of our nation’s top concerns. The government and U.S. businesses must remain vigilant to protect national security and proprietary information from international hackers. You will learn how to defend them.

The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program addresses the national shortage of cyber security professionals in government and private industry. The CIA program focuses on the importance of securing all forms of technology used by an organization (communications, software, networks, data, and information).

As a graduate, you will be prepared to help organizations prevent security breaches by integrating off-the-shelf and custom security measures to existing security procedures. Security best practices are explored in all areas of computing.

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Program Requirements

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Program Highlights

  • Hands-On Training: Real-world labs and simulations give you the skills to detect, defend, and respond to cyber threats.

  • US Cyber Range Access: Practice in a cloud-based environment used nationwide to simulate real cyberattacks and defenses.

  • Security+ Preparation: Build a strong foundation and gain the knowledge needed to pursue the CompTIA Security+ certification.

  • Defensive Programming: Learn to write secure scripts and applications that others can rely on.

  • Policy & Analysis: Gain experience analyzing, creating, and communicating cybersecurity policies while learning how to educate others in security best practices.

  • Balanced Approach: A program that blends deep technical skills with the broader perspective needed to lead, teach, and adapt in the fast-changing security landscape.

  • Competitions & Challenges: Join Capture the Flag (CTF) and programming competitions that put your skills to the test against other universities.

  • Seamless Transfer Pathways: Partnerships with Garrett College, Allegany College of Maryland, and Hagerstown Community College make it easy to continue your cybersecurity studies at Frostburg.

  • Direct Career Pipeline: Graduates launch careers with tech leaders, government agencies, and regional industries in high-demand security roles.

  • Showcase Your Skills: Share your projects with peers, faculty, and industry professionals at the CSIT Student Showcase each semester.

  • Graduate Opportunities: Continue your journey in our Master of Applied Computer Science program, building advanced technical and leadership skills.

What can I do with a cybersecurity and information assurance degree?

$120,360

Median pay for cybersecurity and information assurance program graduates (BLS 2023)

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an information security analyst can anticipate job growth of 37 percent through 2022. This is more than four times faster growth than the average (8 percent) across all occupations. The rapid rise in the network security career field is linked to a growing need for innovative solutions that will prevent hackers from stealing critical information or creating chaos in vital computer networks. For more information, visit the US Occupational Outlook Handbook.

What You'll Learn

  • Get extensive hands-on experience working with information security issues in state-of-the-art computer facilities and research labs
  • Learn to recognize and analyze the local and global impact of a challenge
  • Gain the tools and knowledge you need to correct network security problems before they grow

Our Alumni

Our cybersecurity and information assurance graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers.

Job Titles

  • Cyber Intelligence Analyst
  • Counterintelligence Threat Analyst
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Information assurance specialist

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