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Master the skills to evaluate, create, and protect computer systems—one of today's most critical organizational infrastructures. The Computer Science, B.S. with a Network Security specialization concentrates on network architecture and cybersecurity, equipping you to address IT security challenges for global enterprises.
Your coursework will cover essential subjects including layered security strategies, firewall implementation, intrusion prevention systems, encryption methods, and secure remote access solutions. Additionally, you'll undertake a capstone project showcasing your technical expertise while examining its financial, social, and ethical implications.
Gain hands-on experience through our cooperative education program or collaborate on government-funded research initiatives with agencies like the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation at NYIT's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC). Through the Undergraduate Research & Entrepreneurial Program (UREP), numerous students achieve publication in respected academic journals.