Cybersecurity Management

Identify Cyber-Attacks. Protect Data. Elevate Your Defense Game at NU.

Gain the knowledge, ability, and skills needed to enter the fast paced and growing field of cybersecurity. Join the frontline of defense against cyber-attacks – your rigorous training starts here.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills demanded by the tech industry. At NU, you will learn how to assess and manage risk, develop robust risk management strategies and policies, and skillfully design secure information systems for a resilient future.

Join us at the forefront of cybersecurity education, where innovation meets security, and graduates emerge as adept professionals ready to tackle the dynamic challenges of the digital age.

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NU Center for Cybersecurity

Northwood’s BBA in Cybersecurity Management has been recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptologic School. The program meets NSA standards for curriculum and academic excellence, as well as cybersecurity competency among students and faculty.

Northwood University continues to position itself a leader in cybersecurity education through applied research in cybersecurity and information systems.

For more information about the NU Cyber Center, please contact Dr. Ann-Marie Horcher, Cybersecurity Program Lead.

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Industry Reputation

Students interact with industry professionals at local and national cybersecurity conferences like GRR Hacker Con and Women in Cybersecurity. Our alumni networking events engage recent cybersecurity graduates with students.

An Advisory Board of industry professionals provides feedback on curriculum and future workforce needs. It includes:

Local companies such as Dow Chemical Company
IT staffing specialists such as Dice and IT industry veterans
Federal Government agencies, such as TSA
Transportation Infrastructure, like NY-NJ transit authority

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Ethical Hacking & Resources

Learn professional tools and software used by top business leaders. Our Cybersecurity Management students participate in ethical hacking and a capstone that allows students to create the security posture of an organization throughout the project lifecycle.

Interested in learning more about cybersecurity as a student? Check out some additional resources:

SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
Hack the Box
National Cyber League
Articles on Security & Safe Computing from Northwood IT
Northwood University Accessible Use Policy

Featured Courses

What will you learn in the Cybersecurity Management program at Northwood University?

Cybersecurity management BBA curriculum Guide

cybersecurity management bba/mba curriculum Guide

What Jobs Can You Get with a Cybersecurity Management Degree?

Cybersecurity Management can be found in almost every industry. Students often look for internships or employment opportunities on a local and global level.

Titles held by cybersecurity graduates include: