Cybersecurity & Networking
The B.S. in Cybersecurity & Networking program is a four (4) year undergraduate Bachelor of Science program designed to meet the increasing professional needs of the Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense industries. Our program is accredited by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Cutting-Edge Technology
In the Forensics and Networking Security (FANS) lab, students work with cutting-edge technology to learn how to solve issues around hacking and cyberattacks and discover how to acquire, analyze and manage evidence collected from computers or mobile devices.
Hands-On Approach to Cybersecurity
This program, designed by faculty experts and industry professionals, provides students with the opportunity to study aspects of computing and technology related to TCP/IP networking, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Cryptography, and Cybersecurity. In particular, this program allows for a broad background in both information technology security as well as networking skills during the first three years of study, and then allows the students to practice and develop those skills over the course of a semester-long internship and additional senior-level coursework.
Instruction focuses on a hands-on approach to computers, routers, switches and other technologies as a basis for study, and adds a security focus to provide insight into the security needs of modern corporations who deal with sensitive data and hacking attempts from both internal and external threats. This hands-on experience is offered in a variety of ways, including in-person physical hardware and software explorations, simulation packages such as Cisco’s Packettracer and Labsim, and segmented virtual environments to explore and practice in.
The program is IT-oriented but security driven and will provide students with a diverse set of necessary skills suitable for jobs in such areas as network administration, IT security specialist, firewalling support, penetration testing, packet analysis, and other IT support roles within the networking, security, or IT departments of organizations. Furthermore, many of the courses are built around industry-standard exams (e.g. A+, N+, S+, CCNA, GPEN, CISSP, etc…) should the student wish to pursue these valued credentials during the program or at a later date to demonstrate ability and skillset relevance.
Success By The Numbers
Real-World Experience
SJS students have guaranteed opportunities for internships or co-op experiences at various agencies.
Average Starting Salary
of our 2021 graduates.
Placement of 2021 Grads
Even with the challenges of the pandemic, our 2021 SJS graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.
Degree Requirements
Internship Certainty
Every Cybersecurity & Networking major completes a guaranteed internship. You’ll implement classroom theory in real-time practice and experience what it’s like to work in the industry.
Often, these internships lead to full-time job offers. Internship placements include Dell SecureWorks, Raytheon, Security Weekly, MediTech, FM Global, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and Police Crime Lab.
NSA Accreditation
Our Cybersecurity & Networking program is accredited by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The designation signifies that our program has set standards for academic excellence, includes competency development, values community outreach and leadership, integrates cybersecurity practices across disciplines, and actively finds solutions to challenges in the industry.
Learn From Faculty Experts
Douglas White
Professor of Networking, Security and Forensics
Douglas White was one of the earliest experts in cybersecurity. He brings the experience he’s gained working as a security consultant, technology specialist, penetration tester, forensics analyst, and more to his teaching.
“All my classes are hands-on classes based on real world certifications and experience. All of our courses were designed by industry experts. I sat down with all of them and said, ‘What do you want our graduates to know.' ”
Graduates Shares Their Success
"Because it’s a newer branch, cyber can be very competitive. RWU prepared me to compete and get that slot for cyber. I attribute it to the program Doug White has cultivated, as well as some of the extracurricular groups we have on campus."
Kasey Litchford '22
Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s Cyber Branch
Major: Cybersecurity & Networking
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“The degree I got from Roger Williams enabled me to branch out into different career paths. I can dip my toe in lots of different topics like incident response and software engineering.”
Anthony Mosesso '18
Senior Security Analyst at Hubspot in Cambridge, Mass.
Major: Cybersecurity & Networking
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