Cybersecurity
Study Cybersecurity at Fordham
About the cybersecurity minor
With nearly one in five Americans falling victim to a cybercrime, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. The cybersecurity minor at Fordham is more than just the study of computer science and security. It’s an opportunity to use your knowledge—and our NYC connections and national reputation—to protect people, governments, and organizations from digital threats.
Learn from industry leaders at the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity, a recognized center of excellence in cyber defense education. Gain a theoretical background in cybersecurity, combining practical problem-solving with real-world scenarios. And enhance your major—no matter the field—with indispensable security skills.
Our graduates go on to …
- security software development
- information analysis
- careers in cryptography, IT, engineering, and more
Cybersecurity program profile
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Rose Hill
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Lincoln Center
Program at a glance
Fordham Center for Cybersecurity
a universitywide hub for cybersecurity education, research, and training, offering research opportunities, degree programs, certificates, cyber competitions, and community outreach
A National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber AI
Fordham is one of only seven national centers of academic excellence in cyber AI, a distinction awarded by the NSA recognizing programs that meet the nation’s highest standards in cybersecurity education
courses to complete the cybersecurity minor, covering data management, secure networks, forensic computing, and more
International Conference on Cyber Security (ICCS)
a premier global cybersecurity event co-hosted every 18 months by Fordham and the FBI since 2009, featuring 50+ distinguished speakers from government, academia, and industry
cybersecurity professionals in New York City, making it one of the strongest job markets in the world for graduates with cybersecurity credentials
years to complete both your undergraduate degree and an MS in cybersecurity through Fordham’s accelerated dual-degree programs covering 25+ fields
Cybersecurity with a purpose
Cybersecurity Program FAQ
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Common majors paired with cybersecurity include computer science, mathematics, physics, business, and biology. However, the minor in cybersecurity is meant for students in any major who want to work in this field or augment their studies with knowledge that has become essential for the security of people and organizations everywhere.
Students can also dive deeper into this cutting-edge field through our master's in cybersecurity. In this program you'll combine computer and information science, engineering, and social science to identify solutions to global threats, while mastering legal, ethical, and policy issues in this space. Through our accelerated program, you could earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years, saving you time and money.
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As a cybersecurity minor, you’ll take courses like Information and Data Management, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of information storage, access and retrieval, and Forensic Computing, where you’ll investigate the use and misuse of computing systems using case studies from the legal world.
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You’ll be prepared for a range of career paths unique to the major you choose. Graduates use their skills across a range of fields from business to education and government. Some of the positions they’ve held include …
- Information security analyst
- Cryptographer
- Security software developer
- Security engineer
- Security auditor
- Chief information security officer
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At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in the workforce. As a cybersecurity minor, you’ll dive into the ways AI is changing both digital threats and protections. You might use AI for pattern recognition in user behavior or fatigue reduction in fielding security alerts, preparing you for high-growth roles like AI security architect and AI risk and compliance specialist.
You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.
Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
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