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About the BS in Cyber Operations Degree

Why Study Cyber Operations at Cedarville?

Threats online are everywhere — the need for cybersecurity has never been greater. If you want to join this vital, growing field that acts to protect online data for both individuals and organizations, Cedarville's BS in cyber operations is your key to getting there. Recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as an , Cedarville’s cyber operations degree will equip you with the skills you need to succeed as a cybersecurity professional.

You'll gain the technical knowledge needed for specialized operations in collection, exploitation, and response, as used by organizations like the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command. Through engaging lectures and hands-on lab experiences, you'll learn to defend computer systems and networks and understand security fundamentals, cryptography, and secure software development. More than just technical preparation, your coursework is fully integrated with biblical truth, equipping you to glorify God and impact others through your career in cybersecurity.

This area of study is also offered as a specialization that you can add to the BS in computer science program. In today’s world where cyber threats are constantly present and increasingly dangerous, these skills are attractive to employers even for non-cyber specific software development roles.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

Program Highlights

Dedicated Lab Space — You will practice attack and defend scenarios in a specially equipped cybersecurity lab, where every workstation has the capability of hosting its own network of virtual machines.

Certification — Cedarville University has been certified as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), making Cedarville part of an elite group of institutions to receive this designation.

Accreditation — Cedarville’s cyber operations program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity and Similarly Named Computing Programs. Additionally, the computer science program with the cyber operations specialization has been accredited in cybersecurity by ABET. View our Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.

NSA-Certified

The National Security Agency (NSA) has named Cedarville University a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Operations.

What Can You Do With a BS in Cyber Operations?

You will be prepared for careers in the growing cybersecurity field, including:

  • Network Security Engineer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Analyst
  • Software Developer

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that most professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

Internships — You’ll acquire in-demand skills that will prepare you for summer internships. Our students have found that there’s no substitute for real-world experience.

Cyber Competitions — You’ll be able to test your skills in cyber competitions, such as the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, the National Cyber League, and others.

Cyber Awareness Team — You can join the Cyber Awareness team, which promotes cyber safety to the surrounding community.

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Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity

Cedarville’s Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity is leading the way to improving our nation’s security online.


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Advancing the Study of Cybersecurity

Cedarville University's Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity is advancing the study of cybersecurity by developing future leaders in the field, shaping cyber education, and promoting cyber awareness in society.

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Program Curriculum

Building on our core liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take core computer science courses plus a sequence of cyberoperations courses, including network security, software security, and cyber forensics.

Sample courses:

  • Cyber Forensics
  • Software Security

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you choose the degree or program that is the best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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From Our Students:

  • Cedarville’s School of Engineering and Computer Science has provided a high-quality education, preparing me for my future career. My professors have gone above and beyond by offering their own time to answer questions, providing opportunities for additional learning, and connections for finding jobs and internships. Not only do they support their students academically, but encourage us in our spiritual and personal lives. Cedarville has helped me to remember my mission in life isn’t just to be an engineer, but to use engineering to honor and glorify God, accomplishing my life’s true mission.
    Kaylin Gray ’21
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Program Faculty

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Seth Hamman, PhD

Director, Professor of Cyber Operations and Computer Science

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Patrick Dudenhofer, MS

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Cyber Operations

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David Gallagher, PhD

Senior Professor of Computer Science

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Eric Knoerr, MS

Instructor of Computer Science

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George Landon, PhD

Professor of Computer Science, Head of Computer Science and Cyber Operations

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Nick Parry, MS

Assistant Professor of Cyber Operations

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Keith Shomper, PhD

Senior Professor of Computer Science

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