Cybersecurity
Secure critical systems and defend the ever-expanding digital world.
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks, systems, applications, and data from cyber threats. As organizations become more connected and reliant on digital technologies, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. From safeguarding financial institutions and healthcare systems to defending government agencies and global enterprises, cybersecurity plays a vital role in protecting the digital world.
Earning a cybersecurity degree provides you with a foundation in how technology, risk management, and security intersect. You'll develop expertise in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, incident response, and cyber risk management. Through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving, you'll gain the skills needed to identify vulnerabilities, prevent attacks, and respond to emerging threats.
Whether you're interested in security operations, threat intelligence, governance and compliance, penetration testing, digital investigations, or security leadership, a cybersecurity degree from Capitol Tech can prepare you for a rewarding and relevant career.
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Why Study at Capitol Tech?
What sets Capitol apart? We connect your education to real-world opportunities through:
A Leader in STEM Education Since 1927
Since 1927, Capitol Technology University has been leading the way in STEM education. Our industry-connected programs, accomplished faculty, and forward-thinking curriculum ensure students are prepared not just for today's careers, but for the technologies, networking, and opportunities shaping the future.
Best Outcomes for Graduates
A10-year study conducted by the MD Longitudinal Data System Center (MLDSC) found that Capitol Tech graduates earn higher salaries than students from all other Maryland colleges and universities at every academic level, leading to the best outcomes for Maryland graduates. Our alumni achieve some of the highest earnings among their peers, demonstrating the value of our career-focused education and strong pathways to in-demand industries.
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Excellence in Cyber Defense
The National Security Agency and Department of Defense have designated Capitol Technology University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. We were honored to have a communications team from the NSA come to campus and produce this video explaining the benefits of our award-winning program.
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Digital Forensics Lab
Learn how to recover digital evidence or data from mobile devices under forensically sound conditions. You’ll put classroom knowledge to work as you work on malware evaluation and the security aspects of telematics, IoT and critical infrastructure.
Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis (CCRA)
Enhancing the security of physical and cyber infrastructures across the nation requires ongoing training. The CCRA serves as the university hub for training, research, analysis, and programming in cybersecurity and related fields. Here, you will learn to defeat simulated cyberattacks, land an internship where you can put your skills to work and prepare for the workforce, publish a scholarly article addressing an existing challenge in the field, and much more.
Cyber Battle Lab
One of the biggest threats to cyber terrorists today is the expertise cyber students gain at our Cyber Battle Lab (CBL), one of the leading programs for cybersecurity education in Maryland. Here, the latest hacker attacks and strategies are simulated, analyzed, and solved. The lab is also the training ground for our cyber team that competes on a national level against colleges and universities around the country. If you’re ready for real-world cyber battle action, the CBL is where you need to be.
Center for Women in Cyber (CWC)
Our Center for Women in Cyber (CWC) empowers women of all ages to pursue cyber careers. Through presentations, hands-on activities and mentoring, the CWC community provides direction, encouragement, and support to the next generation of cyber leaders.
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Washington, D.C. - Tech Hub
Washington, D.C., home to more than 1,000 tech startups, is now ranked amongst the top 10 cities for tech jobs. Tech sector jobs in D.C. grew by 50% in the last decade. Within an hour of the campus, you can attend conferences, summits, workshops, and tradeshows; you can interview for summer internships; and you can visit trade groups, think tanks, and organizations.
Program Modalities Built for Success
Whether your program is offered on-campus or online, you will receive a world-class education that prepares you for success. Our undergraduate programs are delivered on campus, providing a traditional college experience, while our master’s and doctoral programs are offered 100% online, giving working professionals the flexibility to advance their education without putting their careers on hold.
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Information Security Analysts are projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033 in the US—much faster than the average for all occupations—making cybersecurity one of the fastest-growing technology career fields.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
The median annual salary for Information Security Analysts was $124,910 in May 2024.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 4.2 million cybercrime complaints over the past five years alone, resulting in more than $50 billion in reported losses. Source: https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024_IC3Report.pdf
The global cybersecurity workforce gap reached approximately 4.8 million professionals in 2024, highlighting the ongoing need for qualified cybersecurity experts worldwide.
Source: https://www.isc2.org/insights/2024/10/isc2-2024-cybersecurity-workforce-study
Washington, D.C. is one of the nation's leading cyber and tech hubs, employing more than 220,000 tech professionals and projecting 41% growth in related jobs by 2028.
Sources: https://wdcep.com/resources/cybersecurity-in-washington-dc/ | https://wdcep.com/files/it-tech-services/