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Are you someone who wants to use specialized technologies and techniques to protect computing environments from hackers and other cyber threats?
Then the Cyber Operations program might be for you. This program from the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences prepares students for various career pathways that teach the advanced offensive and defensive cyber operations skills necessary to respond to cyber threats when they occur properly.
Cyber Operations is for you if you consider yourself
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What You'll Study
The Cyber Operations program covers malware analysis, reverse engineering, penetration testing, and hardware analysis. Aligned with the Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, it prepares students for Cyberspace Effect roles like Access Network Operator and Cyberspace Vulnerability Analyst—specializing in network exploitation, geolocation, and vulnerability-based cyber capabilities.
Experience-based Education
Internships provide hands-on experience and valuable industry connections. Students
have the opportunity to work with leading companies and government agencies, gaining
practical skills and insights into the cybersecurity field.
The Senior Design Project matches seniors with industry sponsors to solve real-world
technical problems. Teams of 3-5 seniors are mentored by a School of Computer and
Cyber Sciences professor and work in collaboration with an engineer or manager from
the agency.
The Augusta University chapter of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon international honor society
for computing and information disciplines hosts fun and meaningful events throughout
the year.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
Our commitment to offering quality, affordable education to service members and veterans is a driving force, and we offer several programs to assist them in achieving their academic goals.
The JAGByte Living Learning Community provides incoming School of Computer and Cyber Sciences freshmen the opportunity to live and study together as a cohort and participate in a variety of exclusive activities.
Student clubs and organizations help you “plug in” to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.
Your Future
Graduates of the Cyber Operations program can move into jobs as security engineers, cyber security analysts, network security analysists and penetration testers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for a cybersecurity analyst is $102,600 per year, with an increase of 33% projected.
Proximity to industry experts at the 332,000 sq. ft. Georgia Cyber Center increases internship and networking opportunities by putting you shoulder-to-shoulder with professionals in the field.
As a designated Center of Academic Excellence in the area of cyber defense, Augusta University is home to the Center for Cybersecurity.
Student activities like the Cyber Defense Team and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor society give students opportunities to network with their peers as well as put their skills to the test in hacking competitions.
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