The need for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater, and Embry‑Riddle is leading the charge. Our Cyber Intelligence and Security programs have prepared students to meet global threats with confidence and skill for over a decade.
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Fast Facts
Area of Study: Cybersecurity
Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona | Worldwide
Degree Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Career Outcomes: Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Engineer, Incident Response Manager, Systems Security Analyst
Credit Hours: 120 for B.S. | 30 for M.S.
Learning Modality: In-Person (Daytona Beach and Prescott), Online (Worldwide)
The Future of Cyber Intelligence
Taught by seasoned experts, students gain hands-on experience with advanced tools and technologies while building critical thinking, technical and analytical skills. Our graduates go on to protect networks, analyze threats and lead in both public and private sectors worldwide.
Whether you're securing sensitive data or defending digital borders, Embry‑Riddle gives you the edge to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand field. Your future in cyber intelligence and security starts here.
Key Benefits
Expert Faculty
Expert Faculty
Our instructors provide practical insight and possess diverse industry experience in managing cybersecurity within both the private and public sectors. Industry-experienced faculty pass on professional knowledge and practices to students.
Leading-Edge Facilities
Leading-Edge Facilities
Our cybersecurity labs allow for immersive learning through exercises in defending, attacking, diagnosing and more, while using the latest technology used by today’s cybersecurity professionals.
Get hands-on before graduation
Get hands-on before graduation
Get involved in research and complete cybersecurity internships with government and private companies, such as Amazon, The Boeing Company, the FBI and others.
Cybersecurity Degrees Made for You
With campus options in Florida, Arizona and fully online, you can choose the learning experience that fits your life. Whether you're starting your journey with a bachelor's degree or advancing with a graduate program, Embry‑Riddle will get you where you want to go.
We are designated by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency as National Centers of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense. The Prescott Campus offers one of the few ABET-accredited cybersecurity programs and is part of the U.S. Cyber Command Academic Engagement Network.
No matter your path, an Embry‑Riddle degree gives you a name the world trusts.
Explore Our Cybersecurity Programs
Featured Programs
B.S. in Computer Science
Learn to build and defend secure systems, protect networks and tackle technical cyber challenges. Prepare for careers in cybersecurity and IT security roles.
B.S. in Cyber Intelligence and Security
Analyze and respond to cyber threats through hands-on exercises and labs. Gain analytical skills to prepare for strategic security and threat analysis roles.
Build an expert knowledge of cybersecurity engineering on a strong core of computer science. Prepare to work on protecting and defending network and communication systems through secure system design and implementation.
Experiment in computer forensics, intrusion detection, computer security and threat analysis in preparation to lead, manage, administer and establish organizations focused on cybersecurity.
The Cyber Intelligence and Security program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Take a leadership role in overseeing comprehensive cybersecurity from within the aviation industry. This program examines cybersecurity in the context of the complex and interconnected nature of the aviation ecosystem, spanning aerospace areas such as avionics, air traffic management, airport operations and more.
Gain the skills necessary to address challenges in the development of algorithms and data structures and maintain secure operations and cybersecurity policy. Specialize your degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering.
Grow your academic expertise in the fields of cyber threat hunting, cyber intelligence analysis, machine learning applied to intrusions and the Internet of Things, as well as more classical network security and information assurance arenas.
Motivated by Cyber Safety
When I researched Embry‑Riddle and found their outstanding Cybersecurity program, I saw it as a perfect fit for my aspirations. It was intimidating at first, but I worked extremely hard inside and outside of class. I can honestly say I loved every moment of it.”
Makayla Gill (’25) B.S. Cyber Intelligence and Security, Internship with American Express
Program Outcomes
The curriculum in these programs will prepare you for careers in cybersecurity and set you on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Previous students have been hired for both internships and jobs by The Boeing Company, Deloitte, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin and The MITRE Corporation. Surveyed graduates report a placement rate of 100% in the year following graduation.
Alumni Careers
Chief Executive Officer
Cyber Risk Analyst
Cybersecurity Associate
Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
Information Technology Specialist
Insider Threat Analyst
Product Security Engineer
Software Engineer
Financing Your Future
When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry‑Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.
Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
When I researched Embry‑Riddle and found their outstanding Cybersecurity program, I saw it as a perfect fit for my aspirations. It was intimidating at first, but I worked extremely hard inside and outside of class. I can honestly say I loved every moment of it.” Makayla Gill (’25) B.S. Cyber Intelligence and Security, Internship with American Express
