How hard is it to get into cyber security?

It is not hard to get a job in cybersecurity. The number of positions is growing with the Bureau of Labor Statistics expecting the field to increase more than 30\% over the next ten years. Most hiring managers emphasize soft skills for entry-level candidates with most of the technical skills learned on the job.

How hard is it to get a cyber security degree?

Cyber security degrees tend to be more challenging than non-research type majors, such as programs in the humanities or business, but are usually not as difficult as degrees in research or lab intensive areas, such as science and engineering.

Why study cybersecurity at NYU Tandon School of Engineering?

At the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, our MS in Cybersecurity program’s curriculum is rooted in the belief that an accessible path to career advancement and learning to build real-world solutions are essential.

What is NYU cyber Fellows?

To this end, we created NYU Cyber Fellows to provide, a 75\% scholarship for the Cybersecurity M.S. online and operate the National Science Foundation-funded Offensive Security, Incident Response, and Internet Security ( OSIRIS) laboratory. NYU Tandon has a distinguished history of research and education in the field of cybersecurity.

What do you learn in a network security course?

The course examines operational security, including firewalls and intrusion-detection systems. Students read recent research papers on network security and participate in an important lab component that includes packet sniffing, network mapping, firewalls, SSL and IPsec. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and EL-GY 5363:* Online version available.

Why is cybersecurity theory and research important?

Cybersecurity theory and research are critical today; your ability to get to new levels in your career and become a cybersecurity professional adept at tackling evolving threats has never been more important.