New Cybersecurity Degree

Penn State Altoona is preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with a new degree.

The Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations major readies students to be leaders and experts in computer and network security. The program provides a strong foundation in mathematics, computer programming, and network security, along with an arsenal of tools to analyze, protect, and attack systems.

The degree emphasizes hands-on work and includes extensive lab components to prepare graduates to deal competently with cybersecurity-related issues.

“We look forward to providing our students with exceptional capabilities, and, subsequently, giving employers the people they need to solve cybersecurity problems,” states Dave Barnes, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology.

The cybersecurity degree is one of 23 majors that can be completed at Penn State Altoona.

Learn more about the degree at altoona.psu.edu/cyber.