Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and there is a greater need than ever for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Seton Hall University is stepping up to the challenge by providing students with hands-on experience in protecting digital assets through its IT Security Student Analyst Program.
An annual Cybersecurity Bootcamp extension has developed into a very effective training program that assists students in bridging the knowledge gap between academia and industry expectations. The program has changed the game since its inception in 2018, giving prospective security analysts the know-how they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity industry.
Practical Instruction in Cybersecurity
This program puts students directly in the heart of ongoing security operations, in contrast to standard classroom instruction. Students take on crucial tasks that mimic real-world employment roles, including as network monitoring, phishing scam investigation, and security threat response.
Working with state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools, examining threat logs, and even taking part in proactive threat-hunting exercises, Tier 1 security analysts assist detect possible assaults before they occur. They are very appealing to top companies because of their real-world, problem-solving experience.
Opportunity to Advance Your Career
The data speaks for itself: over 80% of program alumni secure cybersecurity positions right out of school, many landing offers before they have finished their degrees. Graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies including Verizon, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and even defense agencies in the United States.
Employers prefer cybersecurity experts with Seton Hall training because they know they have the technical expertise and critical thinking abilities necessary to tackle real-world cyberthreats.
Leadership That Has an Impact
Eric Lopez, the Director of IT Security at Seton Hall, is at the center of this initiative. He is essential in developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in addition to protecting the university’s digital infrastructure. Lopez is enthusiastic about teaching students and preparing them for the challenges of the profession in her role as faculty adviser and adjunct lecturer for Seton Hall’s Cybersecurity Club.
“The IT Security Student Analyst Program isn’t just about learning the tools—it’s about developing a cybersecurity mindset from day one,” says Lopez. “Our students graduate with real experience and the ability to think like security professionals.”
How to Begin Cybersecurity
Enrolling in ISCI 1110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, a one-credit course that covers fundamentals including risk management, network security, and disaster recovery, is the first step for students interested in joining the IT Security Student Analyst Program. This course, which is a component of the Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate program, gives students who want to enter the industry a solid foundation.
Future cybersecurity professionals will have the opportunity to obtain practical experience, industry mentorship, and a competitive advantage in the job market when the IT Security Student Analyst Program’s next application cycle begins in August 2025.
