Cybersecurity
Secure your Future
Cybersecurity is vital to safeguarding the systems and networks that society depends on. When cybersecurity fails, it can interrupt organizational operations and expose private information. To address these growing threats, organizations are investing in cybersecurity experts to protect data and strengthen their systems. And those experts? They get their start at Oregon State.
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Corvallis
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Oregon State Ecampus: Explore Fully Online Programs
Earn your cybersecurity credentials online through top-ranked Ecampus and gain essential skills to safeguard our digital future.
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Career Opportunities
Employment in cybersecurity is projected to grow 29% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). Here are a few examples of projects you might work on:
- Design security protocols and encryption to protect against cyber threats
- Monitor an organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs
- Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches
- Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends to make recommendations
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Student Experience
ORTSOC - The Nation's First Cybersecurity Teaching Hospital
Guided by experienced professionals, students in ORTSOC hone their cybersecurity operations skills by providing managed cybersecurity services to a consortium of under-served organizations.
Online Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Our online certificate teaches secure systems design, implementation, and management for a dynamic career.
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Locations
Corvallis
Online
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Featured Initiatives
New Scholarship is Building Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Experts.
Oregon State’s Scholarship for Service program invests in cybersecurity students who step into critical roles in government and beyond.
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Find community in student clubs
Student clubs help you build community, gain hands-on experience, learn about research, and connect with industry professionals.
Security Club places third in competition
DAMSEC recently earned third place in the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition West Regional. Competing against ten teams on the “Sunsets as a Service” challenge for a cruise company client, DAMSEC demonstrated impressive cybersecurity skills and teamwork.