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What is cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is focused on keeping information secure and preventing technology from being exploited. Students in cybersecurity learn how to ensure that information is properly encrypted, stored, and distributed, asking questions like, “How do we encrypt the information before we send it?” or “How do we keep our decryption information private?”

Computer science focuses on information dissemination, problem-solving, integrating computers into other forms of technology, and making tasks faster and easier through tools such as generative AI. A large component of this field is creating ways to access information quickly and using it efficiently and effectively. Read our blog, Computer Science FAQs: What is Computer Science? for more information about a computer science degree. 

It’s true that computer science is a hard major, but it’s perfect for problem-solvers and critical thinkers. At Grace, our computer science classes often include students with different levels of experience, and our program is designed so that a student with no experience can succeed alongside one with a background in programming. 

Christian ethics are vital to maintaining the integrity of computer science applications. While technology can make tasks efficient and easy, it can also be exploited and corrupted. When you prioritize your faith over profit, you create programs, coding, and other resources that truly benefit consumers on a practical and moral level. 

Explore Dr. Amy Feaver’s devotional to discover how faith and computer science can go hand in hand. 

Cybersecurity jobs include a security analyst, an ethical hacker, or a security researcher. As an ethical hacker, you would take the hacker’s position and look for vulnerabilities in a company’s system. You will then address any issues you discover in order to secure the system. As a security researcher, you would find new ways to make sure information is encrypted and secure. You could also branch into other areas, such as securing information for online banking.

Students who are analytical and structured will thrive in cybersecurity jobs. If you enjoy programming, collecting data, and working in a team, this is the perfect concentration for you.