ECPI University’s Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations is a career-focused cybersecurity degree. With a focused track in Security Operations (SOC), the program develops your ability to help organizations protect their systems and information from evolving cyber threats.
Build capabilities in detecting vulnerabilities, analyzing security activity, monitoring networks, and responding to potential threats using tools found in modern security operations. Apply AI to vulnerability detection, ethical hacking, and network defense while developing a foundation in machine learning.
As cyberattacks and data breaches create new risks for organizations, cybersecurity plays a critical role in protecting their operations. At ECPI University, you can earn your bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity in as little as 2.5 years.
Knowledge and Skills
Gain practical experience across key areas of the field:
Cyber Threat Intelligence: Identify threats such as malware, spyware, and viruses and use ethical hacking to reduce risks.
Information Systems Security: Protect operating systems, networks, and data using established security protocols and practices.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and respond to security risks across different types of organizations.
Identity and Access Management: Control access to systems and information using tools and approaches such as multifactor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), public key infrastructure (PKI), and zero-trust identity practices.
Security Operations (SOC): Use AI-enhanced tools and SIEM to monitor security activity, hunt for threats, analyze logs, and support incident response and digital forensics.
University Benefits
100% Online
Learn with online simulations, collaboration and flexible schedules.
Graduate Faster
Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 2.5 years.
Simplified Scheduling
Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.
AI Is Integrated Throughout Your Experience
AI isn't a single course here — it runs through how you learn,
how you work, and what you defend.
AI in Teaching & Learning
AI-assisted labs, simulations, and personalized feedback help you
learn faster and practice real security scenarios in a safe environment.
AI in IT & Cybersecurity
Learn to work alongside AI — writing effective prompts, using AI
copilots, and automating routine tasks so you deliver more as a
security professional.
AI in Research
Apply AI to the mission itself — ML-driven threat detection,
AI-assisted SOC operations, AI-enhanced ethical hacking, and
securing the AI/ML systems organizations rely on.
Cybersecurity Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations with a track in Security Operations (SOC)
Featured Courses, Topics & Overview
CYB400 Ethical Hacking with AI
Assess systems with traditional and AI-assisted techniques, and analyze AI-driven attacks and countermeasures.
CYB250 Principles of Cybersecurity with AI
Build core defensive skills alongside AI-assisted monitoring and investigation from the start.
CST440 AI / Machine Learning
Install, train, and deploy ML models, then evaluate datasets and controls that protect the AI lifecycle.
Program Requirements
To receive the Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations, students must earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. Students will select one of the tracks available under this program. The program requirements are as follows:
Current domestic students in the Associate or Bachelor in Computer and Information Science program are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Option. To be considered, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 90% or higher attendance rate, and be a full-time student. Students must apply before the end of their first semester.
Students must maintain full-time student status while participating in apprenticeship courses. If selected, students must remain an active student at ECPI University during the apprenticeship and will be assigned a mentor that they will work with throughout the apprenticeship. The program consists of up to six semesters of apprenticeship courses.
Apprenticeships are work experiences that may include consultancy-type projects and/or applied research that solves problems and are designed to apply the material learned in class.
Students enter the Apprenticeship Option on a probationary status and will be evaluated after the completion of 500 hours to determine if the apprentice will continue in the program. After the probationary period, students will be evaluated every 500 hours.
ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial.
To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, EC-Council, and Oracle, not to mention industry favorites like A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+.
Security+
The CompTIA Security+ cert validates essential skills in threat management, risk mitigation, and network security.
Network+
The CompTIA Network+ certification proves foundational skills in networking, troubleshooting, and security, ideal for entry-level IT professionals.
Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Builds foundational networking skills in connectivity, IP services, security, and automation for installing and managing small to medium networks.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certifies ethical hacking expertise in adversary tactics—reconnaissance, system hacking, social engineering, and cloud threats.
CompTIA SecAI+
CompTIA SecAI+ validates the skills needed to secure AI systems, defend against AI-driven threats, and leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity operations.
Institutional Accreditation
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
