Cybersecurity program

Why study cybersecurity at Harding?

Center for Professional Excellence

The Center for Professional Excellence helps form connections that lead to internships, mentorships and careers. Additionally, the center exists as a valuable resource to alumni, assisting them in their professional careers and spiritual journey. We want to be a conduit of information between current students, alumni and employers, providing insight for career decisions and job searches.

Study abroad

The four-week College of Business Administration study abroad program in London provides exposure to broad international businesses, multi-cultural diversity and extensive history. Students meet with and learn from industry leaders and see how businesses perform in a vast global environment.

Graduate opportunities

More information

The Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business focuses on entrepreneurial academics and competitions for students as well as business development for startups and family-owned businesses. The center supports entrepreneurship and family business through academic engagement, workshops and outreach to build a community of innovation.

As this program is new to the College of Business, it has not yet gone through the accreditation process by ACBSP but will be forthcoming.

What can you do with a degree in cybersecurity?

Ethical hackers

Ethical hackers can be vital to the security of technological systems by intentionally testing systems to detect vulnerabilities. Various companies and organizations employ ethical hackers to help ensure their systems are well defended against malicious acts.

Security analysts

Security analysts identify and resolve various network security breaches. They are responsible for maintaining firewalls and data encryption software to secure sensitve information.

Security architects

Security architects create network security systems for organizations, ensuring that all requirements are met. They coordinate information system processes and policies and regularly maintain the overall network.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity at Harding