Cybersecurity Minor
Salve Regina University's interdisciplinary minor in cybersecurity gives you the skills needed to tackle current and future challenges in today’s rapidly changing digital environment. We develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, preparing you for entry-level security analyst roles in both the public and private sectors.
Learn to Protect Critical Digital Assets
Cybersecurity threats are increasingly targeting the government, military and industries like banking, education, energy and finance. At the same time, there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals to protect these vital assets. Our program meets this growing demand, offering specialized training that is highly valued in all career fields.
Our curriculum covers the key concepts of cybersecurity principles, technologies and defense strategies, and develops an understanding of cybersecurity laws, standards and ethical issues. You'll benefit from small class sizes, hands-on experience with the latest technologies and expert faculty guidance, helping you advance in your academic and professional career.
Accelerate Your Career
The cybersecurity minor develops the knowledge you need to pursue various graduate and professional programs at Salve. Our master's degree in criminal justice and cybersecurity and Master of Business Administration offer concentrations in cyber intelligence. You can also pursue four-course graduate certificates that build specialized skills in areas like cyberthreat management and response, cybersecurity in healthcare administration, and intelligence and analysis tradecraft.
Career Paths in Cybersecurity
Students who complete the cybersecurity minor are prepared for entry-level security analyst roles in the public and private sectors. With additional education and training in the field, possible careers include:
- Computer programmer
- Cryptographer
- Digital forensics analyst
- Incident responder
- Information security analyst
- Network or systems administrator
- Security architect
- Security auditor
- Source code auditor
- Vulnerability assessor
Degree Options
Minor in cybersecurity
The minor in cybersecurity consists of six courses, taken in a prescribed order.
Meet Our Cybersecurity Faculty
Our cybersecurity courses are taught by seasoned professionals whose years of knowledge and experience will prepare you for the challenges of the ever-changing cyber landscape.
