Virginia Tech addresses cybersecurity engineering through a robust, multidisciplinary approach embedded within its leading colleges, primarily Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Business (Business Information Technology). Students can pursue this critical field through various pathways including undergraduate minors, major concentrations like Networks and Cybersecurity, graduate degrees (MS, PhD) with a security focus, online master's specializations, and a graduate certificate. These programs provide comprehensive education covering technical foundations, secure system design, network security, and management aspects, preparing graduates for diverse roles. Recognized by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence, Virginia Tech offers strong programs grounded in both theory and practical application.
View Cybersecurity EngineeringVirginia Tech (VT), formally the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It also has educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college.