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California State University, Chico
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Cybersecurity BS

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Major

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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Protect what matters in a digital world. Our cybersecurity program prepares you to defend systems, uncover threats, and respond to cyberattacks with confidence.

You’ll build hands-on skills using real tools while learning how to think like both a defender and an attacker. From day one, you’ll work on real challenges businesses, governments, and people face in secure labs through team-based projects. You’ll explore how to protect networks, secure cloud systems, and investigate digital crimes—while also learning the legal and ethical side of cybersecurity.

With strong industry ties, national award-winning student teams, and applied learning at the core, you graduate ready to step into high-demand roles.

Students showcase their projects at the College of ECC Senior Capstone Project Design Expo

What You’ll Learn in Cybersecurity

Learn core topics in network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and digital forensics. Build skills in programming, system security, and cloud protection. Gain hands-on experience using industry tools and complete a capstone project solving real-world cybersecurity problems.

Cybersecurity Areas of Focus

  • Network Security

    Secure networks, monitor traffic, and prevent unauthorized access.

  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

    Identify system vulnerabilities and test defenses using real-world attack methods.

  • Digital Forensics

    Investigate cyber incidents, recover data, and support legal cases.

  • Cloud and Systems Security

    Protect cloud platforms and modern computing environments.

Cybersecurity Career Opportunities

Turn your skills into a career that protects people, data, and systems in high-demand jobs in security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. With a BS in Cybersecurity, you graduate ready for roles across industries—from tech to e-commerce and finance to government and healthcare.

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Security Consultant
Computer Science students in the usr0 Cyber Hacking Club

National Leaders in Cybersecurity

When it comes to cybersecurity, members of the Usr0 Club at Chico State are among the best—proven through multiple competition wins. The team regularly ranks among the top universities at the National Cyber League Team Competition, including a first-place finish out of 1,000+ teams nationwide in 2025.

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