Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The need for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high. The digital landscape requires vigilant protectors capable of addressing evolving cyber risks with accuracy, swiftness, and expertise. Through Michigan Tech's cybersecurity program, you'll specialize in safeguarding data, web platforms, and communication networks against cybercriminals, malicious hackers, malware, and viral attacks. Engage in classroom hack-and-defend capture-the-flag exercises. Offer ethical hacking services to actual clients through the RedTeam student group. Evaluate, strategize, create, and deploy cybersecurity protections. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for a fulfilling, high-paying profession.
Tailor your education by choosing between two specialized tracks. The software security concentration emphasizes building reliable, secure software systems and addressing weaknesses in current programs. The system and network security concentration trains you to protect organizational computer systems and networks from diverse internal and external security breaches.