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Cybersecurity Concentration

Launch Your Cybersecurity Career at Concordia Texas

Cyberattacks are on the rise—and so is the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. The Cybersecurity Concentration at Concordia University Texas gives you the hands-on experience, ethical foundation, and technical training to secure systems and stop cyber threats in their tracks.

Available only to on-campus students in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, this concentration blends practical skills with preparation for top industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

 

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Why Choose Concordia Texas for Cybersecurity?
  • Real-World Labs: Simulate attacks, investigate threats, and work with the same tools used by cybersecurity pros.
  • Certification-Ready Curriculum: Courses align with top certifications like Security+, CEH, and CISSP—helping you stand out to employers.
  • Austin Advantage: Study in one of the nation’s top tech cities, with internship and job opportunities just minutes away.
  • Ethical, Christ-Centered Approach: Learn to lead with integrity, make ethical decisions, and protect digital trust.

Courses That Prepare You for What’s Next

  • Network Security – Firewalls, encryption, and secure network architecture
  • Emerging Technologies – AI, machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing
  • Cyber Defense – Intrusion detection, incident response, and countermeasures
  • Digital Forensics – Cybercrime investigations and forensic analysis
  • Cyber Law & Ethics – Legal frameworks and responsible cybersecurity

Career Paths

Graduates are prepared for roles like:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Digital Forensics Investigator
  • Security Consultant
  • Compliance Officer 

 

Protect the Future. Start Your Cybersecurity Career Today.

Apply to the BS in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity Concentration at Concordia University Texas.

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Serving Many Communities

The main campus is located in Northwest Austin on 389 acres. Classes are also offered at remote locations throughout Texas.

In addition, Concordia offers online programs at online.concordia.edu.

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Valuing Vocation and Life-Long Learning

The core purpose at CTX is to cultivate goodness, truth, and beauty. This is accomplished within our community through the values of Christ-centered, caring for people, vocation, life-long learning, courage and trust.

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Our Vision

We are the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.

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Concordia University Texas empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action and courageous leadership. As a liberal arts university rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia develops the mind, heart, soul, and body, preparing leaders for lives of service.

We are the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.

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Concordia’s campus, unique in its natural setting on a preserve, is conveniently located minutes from both downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Our location provides students with resources and opportunities to learn, explore and thrive in the best of both worlds — a small school and a big city.

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  • Caring for People
  • Vocation
  • Life-Long Learning
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Concordia University Texas empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action and courageous leadership. As a liberal arts university rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia develops the mind, heart, soul, and body, preparing leaders for lives of service.

We are the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.

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A life-changing education. 100% online.

What started as a small community of forward-thinking Christian leaders has grown into a pillar of academic excellence in Austin, Texas. Now, you can join our community as an online student. Prepare to compete in an evolving workforce while grounding your education in a greater purpose. Study with us online at Concordia University Texas.

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An online education that isn’t an afterthought.

We develop every online degree program using the same curriculum students experience on campus. When you earn your degree online here, your education will be just as powerful and supportive as ever.

Student Life
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  • What's my username and/or password for MyInfo?

    Your username for MyInfo is your CTX ID number. It looks like this: B00######. Your password is a six-digit PIN number that is emailed to you when you first received your account. The first time you access MyInfo you are required to change this PIN number.