Cybersecurity

A nationally ranked degree.
Unprecedented access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Distinctive training opportunities for immersive, realistic experiences.

At RIT, cybersecurity students get the crucial real-world experience needed to become leaders in the field.

Cybersecurity Education

Raising the Bar and Championing Excellence

RIT offers a robust suite of academic programs across key areas of cybersecurity and the disciplines it impacts, including analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, machine intelligence, intelligent systems, robotics and cybernetics, and more.

19^th

Cybersecurity BS Degree

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

100^%

Cybersecurity students employed or in grad school six months after graduation

Nurturing Top-Tier Talent

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RITSEC

RIT’s cybersecurity club serves as a hub for students to make friends and hone their skills through hands-on experiences, competitions, trainings, and workshops.

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Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition

RIT created and hosts the world’s best cybersecurity student competition. Our cybersecurity team won in 2021 and is a five-time regional first place winner.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

Students have unprecedented access to a state-of-the-art cyber range where they react to realistic threat scenarios and engage in offensive and defensive competitions.

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Cyber Range and Training Center

Delivering a unique training experience for students, corporate leaders, and IT security professionals, RIT’s cutting-edge technology allows us to create realistic threat scenarios on a scale that mirrors massive global businesses, with a focus on health care, energy, and finance.

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ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute

about cybersecurity at RITRIT’s hub for educating and training cybersecurity professionals, developing new cybersecurity and AI-based knowledge for industry, academia, and government, and providing systems and network security services for critical infrastructure and small- and mid-sized organizations.

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Cybersecurity Research

On day one, students can be part of RIT’s innovative cybersecurity research initiatives.

Research at RIT's ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute

RIT is recognized as a National Center for Excellence in both Cybersecurity Education and Research by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency.

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Hands-on Cybersecurity Training

Gain practical skills and real-world experience, with cooperative education (co-op) opportunities and training programs that go beyond traditional classroom learning.

Cybersecurity Co-op

Confidence. Collaboration. Connections. These are just a few of the competencies students develop through RIT’s nationally-ranked co-op and internship program. Full-time paid experience at leading cybersecurity organizations and agencies launch in-demand careers in this dynamic field.

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Google Cybersecurity Clinic

As one of the first universities to receive support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund, RIT trains new cybersecurity professionals while providing vital services to the public.

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West Point Military Cyber Defense Institute

RIT researchers are building a serious video game to help cities prepare for, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks.

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