New for Fall 2025!
Cybersecurity: Defend the Digital World
Gonzaga's BS in Cybersecurity trains you to protect computers and networks from hackers and other threats. You might use encryption techniques to secure communication systems; analyze digital devices to uncover evidence of cybercrime, and develop security features in web apps. You'll develop the skills to keep information safe and secure in our digital world.
What can you do with Cybersecurity?
With your BS in Cybersecurity, you can aim for exciting careers like an ethical hacker, cybersecurity analyst, or security engineer. Almost every industry needs cybersecurity experts, including tech companies, government agencies, healthcare, finance, and even entertainment. Imagine working for a company like Google, safeguarding patient data in hospitals, or preventing cyber attacks on financial institutions.
What will you study in Cybersecurity?
Courses in Gonzaga's BS in Cybersecurity include the basics of security policies and how to spot weaknesses in communication systems. You’ll dive into cool topics like malware (bad software), security for software, databases, networks, websites and operating systems, plus digital forensics and cryptography (secret codes). You’ll study a variety of topics to prepare you for protecting digital information and systems.