Cybersecurity Engineer: What It Is and How to Become One

Cybercrimes cost companies millions and threaten their survival, according to Chari Henry-Wilson, Rivier University's director of graduate business programs. Incidents like these demonstrate the vital need for educated, highly trained leaders in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity engineers are one of the first lines of defense against company data breaches and cyberattacks. These engineers use computer science, math, engineering, and security skills to develop, maintain, and test the defenses of a company's or government's computer systems. These engineers are responsible for keeping critical information like consumer data, financial documents, and other sensitive info safe.