Information Technology and Security - Concentration in Information Assurance and Cyber Security

Secure a position in a growing job market.

Information security is more important now than ever been before. With so much of our personal information stored and used online, the demand for network security and defense against malicious attacks is greater than ever, and can provide a wealth of job opportunities for anyone with the skills and education to keep up with changing tides in information security.

Our Bachelor of Science program in information technology and security with a concentration in information assurance/cyber security is led by IT professionals following a curriculum designed to provide a solid foundation in security across a number of different systems and platforms. We’ll teach you platform security, network security, operating system security, and much more. Along the way you will learn how to analyze and respond to computer infrastructure problems, identify internal and external threats, and other vital skills needed to keep up in the ever-changing world of information security.

Once you graduate, you’ll have a perfect range of skills to start building your career in cyber security and information assurance, with all the job opportunities the industry has to offer.

Center for Cyber Security

The Center for Cyber Security at Baker College is committed to providing the education, experience and resources essential to developing effective leaders and cyber security professionals who are guided by logic, critical thinking and ethics.

Baker College has received the designation of National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE - CDE) from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The prestigious designation, awarded until 2024, recognizes the strength and accomplishments of the Cyber Security programs offered by Baker College.