Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development, BS

University of Central Missouri

The need for secure software engineering professionals who are trained to counter growing cybersecurity risks has created a robust career pipeline. The University of Central Missouri is meeting this demand with our Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development. As a Secure Software Development major, you’ll gain qualifications to help protect vital government, industry and individual assets from the threat of cyberattacks. Our secure developer training program offers undergraduates the computer programming and coding expertise required to excel in the growing field of secure software development. You’ll learn how to write code and design the next generation of secure software development models while preparing for CISSP, CSSLP and Security certification exams and/or advanced degree programs. Our 20 plus faculty will teach you secure software development best practices, tools and techniques in a challenging yet supportive learning environment. The Secure Software Development major at UCM is one of few ABET-accredited Cybersecurity programs in the United States. UCM's Cybersecurity department has been designated as a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) since 2022. We provide you with the technical knowledge and real-world experience demanded for secure developer training in computer programming by both industry standards and employers.

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