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Why get a degree in Cyber Forensics and Security?<\/h2>\n

In our digital age, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Marshall University\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s degree in Cyber Forensics and Security prepares students to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. With technology embedded in nearly every aspect of our personal and professional lives, the risks to intellectual property, personal information, and critical infrastructure are increasing.<\/p>\n

From mobile devices to networks, the Internet, and cloud computing, cybercriminals and terrorists exploit technology on a global scale. Meanwhile, traditional crimes like robbery and murder increasingly leave digital evidence behind. Our program equips students with the skills and knowledge to tackle these challenges and succeed in this dynamic field.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"\" Marshall University’s B.S. in Cyber Forensics and Security has been recognized by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C). This designation was awarded in the fall of 2023 and lasts until 2028. This designation provides our students with access to a greater plethora of resources and shows that MU is dedicated to providing quality cyber security education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n\t

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Find out if Marshall’s Cyber Forensics and Security program is the right fit for you. See some of our program’s accomplishments, job outlooks, view our labs, and more! Click the button below for more information.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\tMore Information<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Marshall University’s Cyber Forensics and Security program gives students the hand-on experience that they need to perform investigations and work with security systems and networks. On-campus facilities include three labs in the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex to suite the various needs of our students’ coursework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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By focusing on both the forensic and security aspects of the cyber world, Marshall University’s Cyber Forensics and Security program prepares its students to enter the growing cyber workforce without forcing them into a specific role. A nearly 50\/50 split of forensics and security topics makes our students well-prepared to take on whatever challenges come their way post-graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Addressing the Shortage of CyberSec Professionals<\/h3>\n

Compounding the problem is a dire shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals. The criticality of this shortage in professionals also raises another concern regarding cybersecurity education itself. Employers are expressing significant concern that recent graduates seriously lack hands-on, practical skills as well as the ability to problem-solve and communicate.<\/p>\n

The Marshall University degree in Cyber Forensics and Security (MU CFS) help fill the critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals through robust curriculums that include many challenging, hands-on exercises with realistic, real-world problems and opportunities for students to practice and refine their communication skills.<\/p>\n

Marshall University stands ready to meet these challenges and help fill the void. The Cyber Forensics and Security undergraduate and graduate programs offer high-quality education in a challenging, active learning environment. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty that put students first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Cyber Forensics & Security (CFS) produces graduates that can use science and technology to solve investigative and cybersecurity problems. The program is practitioner-focused, intent on providing students with the education and skills they need to help fill the cybersecurity skills gap. The CFS program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. The curriculum is delivered in a challenging, hands-on environment, using many of the same professional tools, techniques, and procedures they will use upon entering the workforce.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Master of Science (MS) degree in Cybersecurity is offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Visit their page for more information: Cybersecurity, M.S. – College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (marshall.edu)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) degree at Marshall University is an efficient and cost-effective way to complete your four-year college degree. If you earned an associate\u2019s degree and want to take the next step, or if you started but never finished your bachelor\u2019s degree, this may be the program for you. The only requirement to start is that you be at least four years out of high school.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Program Features and Highlights<\/h2>\n

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