Overview of SUNY Canton Cybersecurity BS - Online

The online B.S. in Cybersecurity from SUNY Canton prepares students to assess computer and network system security needs, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage security devices, systems, and procedures.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program is designed for working professionals and transfer students from computer science, networking, and security fields. Applicants who have an associate degree in a related field are encouraged to apply. What if you don't have an associate degree or experience in computer science, networking, and security fields? Students work with a SUNY online admissions coach about applying to associate degrees in computer science and security studies to take the SUNY general education credits and foundation courses required for admission to the cybersecurity degree online at Canton.

Once accepted into the online completion program in cybersecurity, full-time students can finish their bachelor's degree in as few as four semesters. The online completion degree requires 60 liberal arts and sciences credits, and 63 degree-specific credits including networking, programming, ethical hacking, contingency planning, digital forensics, cybersecurity defense, and cryptology. 

Cybersecurity graduates enjoy several options in the nation as the need for computer and information professionals grows 13% by 2030, outpacing other industries. SUNY Canton graduates with a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity are strong candidates for master's degrees in computer science and IT.

SUNY Canton's online bachelor's programs are named 2023 Best Online Programs by US News and World Report.

Cybersecurity courses in the program

• Management Information Systems
• Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• Network Defense and Countermeasures
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
• Cryptology in Theory and Practice

Admission Requirements

• Students must be qualified to enter at least College Algebra (MATH 121) and Composition and the Spoken Word (ENGL 101) to satisfy SUNY general education requirements
• Computer or technology courses are strongly recommended
• If transferring to the program, transfer students into this program must have a 2.0 GPA for admission. Students from other institutions and majors may have to complete certain bridge courses that could extend their graduation date.

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