Defend the digital world.
The future of cybersecurity needs sharp, strategic minds ready to decode the dark side of the digital age and protect data from cybercrime. 妻友社区 has led the Northwest in cybersecurity education for more than 30 years. Now with Idaho’s only doctorate in cybersecurity, you can advance your career and lead the fight against online threats. Gain the expertise to tackle complex security challenges and safeguard the digital infrastructures critical to our state, nation and society. You can even teach cybersecurity.
As the world grows more connected, so does the risk. Guarding computer systems, networks and data against abuse and misuse is a rapidly growing, dynamic field. Explore complex theories, algorithms and methodologies while engaging in hands-on research. You’ll investigate and help innovate new solutions in cryptography, network defense, IoT and threat intelligence.
Covering advanced topics from ethical hacking to digital forensics to artificial intelligence in security, this cybersecurity Ph.D. empowers you to step into the future of digital defense.
This doctorate degree could be a good fit if you:
- Are intellectually curious, analytical and passionate about solving complex problems
- Possess a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics and information security
- Are a critical thinker, creative and have a deep understanding of emerging technologies
- Are self-motivated and able to conduct independent research
- Have effective communication skills
- Have a collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute to interdisciplinary projects
With this degree you could become a:
- Cybersecurity researcher
- Information security analyst
- Chief information security officer
- Security architect
- Penetration tester / ethical hacker
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Forensics expert
- Professor or academic researcher
- Network operations specialist
- System security or cyber defense analyst
- Vulnerability assessment analyst
- Cyber defense forensics analyst
Mechanical Engineering, M.Engr.
