BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CYBER OPERATIONS
Become part of a critical layer of cyber defense.
Find out how the BAS CO is the right program for you:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BAS CO
- Operating Systems and Low Level Programming: Demonstrate a thorough
understanding of various operating systems and be able to develop low level
applications with the required complexity and sophistication to implement
exploits for discovered vulnerabilities. - Malware Reverse Engineering: Safely perform static and dynamic analysis of
unknown software, including obfuscated malware, to fully understand the
software's functionality. - Offensive Cyber Operations: Explain and demonstrate the phases of offensive
cyber operations; what each phase entails; who has the authorities to conduct
each phase; and how operations are assessed after completion. - Defensive Cyber Operations: Describe, evaluate and operate a defensive
network architecture employing multiple layers of protection using technologies
appropriate to meet mission security goals.
The BASCO is a four-year undergraduate degree requiring 120 units offered at the University of Arizona's main campus.
A capstone project and digital engagement course or other experiential experience—independent study, directed research or internship—are required.
Students choose from one of three emphasis areas:
- Cyber Engineering
- Defense and Forensics
- Cyber Law and Policy
In the U of A BASCO, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Test
- Incident Responder
- Cyber Forensic Specialist
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Analys
- Malware Researcher/Analys
- Cyber Network Defende
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Operator
- Forensic Computer Examiner
- Cybersecurity/Cyber Operations Analyst
- Counter Cyber Threat Intel Analyst
Are you ready to become part of a critical layer of cyber defense?
Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: