Online Degrees in Computer Security

Computer Security Degrees

Computer security is an issue of increasing importance in today's world, where more and more commerce takes place entirely online. In addition to the ever-present threat of phishing, hacking, and other methods of online identity theft and online criminal activity such as the distribution of child pornography, the Department of Homeland Security also reminds us that we are vulnerable to terrorist cyber-attacks which could have a devastating effect on our nation's infrastructure. With a degree in computer security, you could take your place among the law enforcement/IT professionals working to keep the internet safe.

Computer security associate and bachelor's degrees are available through both criminal justice and computer science departments at a number of colleges and universities. Degrees include the AS and  BS in technology forensics, AS and BS in network security, BS in computer information systems - information systems security, BS in criminal justice - computer information systems and security, BS in information technology - information assurance and security and BS in cybersecurity. All of these programs will provide you with the most up-to-date tools and methods of securing data. Some of these programs may prepare you to earn certification as a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and to work in the field of information security in any type of businesses or government agency.

At a graduate level you could pursue degrees including the MBA in information security management, MS in information technology - information assurance and security, MS in information security and assurance, MS in information systems and technology - computer security, MS in cybersecurity, MS in information systems - computer security management, Master of Information Technology (MIT) in internet security, PhD in computer security or PhD in information technology - information security. Such degrees could give you the background necessary to research new methods for dealing with future threats to computer and network security.