Overall, the Cybersecurity program covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. The curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.

Coursework includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, ethical hacking, security administration and industry best practices to protect data communications.

The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Wake Tech as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education to help address a critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills.