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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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About the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–San Antonio prepares students to address modern cybersecurity challenges through a strong foundation in computing, mathematics, and security principles. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, integrating real-world scenarios such as network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and secure software development. Students gain practical experience through labs, projects, and research opportunities, including exposure to emerging areas such as cloud security and AI-driven threats. The program also promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for protecting digital infrastructure. With small class sizes and faculty engaged in active research, students receive personalized mentorship and preparation for industry certifications and careers in a rapidly growing field.

Career Opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Risk and Compliance Analyst

Faculty Highlights

The Cybersecurity program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is supported by faculty with expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and secure systems. Faculty are actively engaged in research areas including LLM security, network defense, and cyber threat intelligence, giving students opportunities to participate in applied research and real-world problem solving. With an interdisciplinary approach that combines computing, mathematics, and engineering concepts, the program prepares graduates to meet evolving industry demands and contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Affiliated Faculty

Dr. Izzat Alsmadi's Headshot

Professor

Dr. Izzat Alsmadi

Research Areas: Cyber intelligence, Cyber security, Software security, software engineering, software testing, social networks and software defined networking

Office: SciTech 211F

Contact: ialsmadi@tamusa.edu

Dr. Md Tamjid Hossain's Headshot

Assistant Professor

Dr. Md Tamjid Hossain

Research Areas: Secure and trustworthy cybersecurity and AI/ML applications, adversarial machine learning, federated learning, reinforcement learning, blockchain, and critical infrastructure security

Office: SciTech 211J

Contact: mhossain@tamusa.edu

Dr. Robert Jones's Headshot

Instructional Assistant Professor

Dr. Robert Jones

Research Areas: GenAI in Cybersecurity

Office: N/A

Contact: rjones@tamusa.edu

Dr. Akhtar Lodgher's Headshot

Regents Professor

Dr. Akhtar Lodgher

Research Areas: Cyber security and software engineering

Office: SciTech 211O

Contact: alodgher@tamusa.edu

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