# EC-Council University (ECCU) > EC-Council University is a U.S. regionally accredited, online-first university focused exclusively on cybersecurity education — offering bachelor's, master's, graduate certificate, and non-degree programs built and taught by working cybersecurity practitioners. ECCU is affiliated with EC-Council, the creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, and integrates industry certifications into its degree curricula. Programs are delivered fully online to a global student base of working professionals and career changers in cybersecurity, IT, and digital forensics. ## Degree Programs - [Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/bachelor-of-science-in-cyber-security/): Undergraduate degree covering foundational cybersecurity, networking, and IT security skills. - [Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS)](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/): Flagship graduate degree with specialization tracks in cloud security, digital forensics, incident management, and executive leadership. - [MSCS - Cloud Security Architect specialization](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/cloud-security-architect/) - [MSCS - Cyber Security Analyst specialization](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/cyber-security-analyst/) - [MSCS - Digital Forensics specialization](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/digital-forensics-degree/) - [MSCS - Incident Management & Cyber Operations specialization](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/incident-management-cyber-operations/) - [MSCS - Executive Leadership & Information Assurance specialization](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/master-in-cybersecurity/executive-leadership-information-assurance/) - [Master of Science in Computer Science (MCS)](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/masters-of-science-in-computer-science-mcs/): Graduate computer science degree with a security-engineering focus. - [Executive MBA](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/executive-mba/): Business leadership degree for cybersecurity and IT professionals. - [Executive MBA - MBA in Cybersecurity](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/executive-mba/mba-in-cybersecurity/) - [Executive MBA - Executive Leadership & Governance](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/executive-mba/mba-in-executive-leadership-governance/) - [Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/): Shorter, stackable graduate credential with multiple concentrations. - [Graduate Certificate - Information Security Professional](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/information-security-professional/) - [Graduate Certificate - Security Analyst](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/security-analyst/) - [Graduate Certificate - Enterprise Security Architect](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/enterprise-security-architect/) - [Graduate Certificate - Digital Forensics](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/digital-forensics/) - [Graduate Certificate - Incident Management and Business Continuity](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/incident-management-and-business-continuity/) - [Graduate Certificate - Executive Leadership in Information Assurance](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate/executive-leadership-in-information-assurance/) - [All Online Cyber Security Degrees (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/online-cyber-security-degrees/): Full catalog of degree and certificate programs. ## Non-Degree Status: Cyber Security Certification Courses - [Cyber Security Certification Courses (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/): Full catalog of non-degree, individual certification-aligned courses. - [Managing Secure Network Systems](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/managing-secure-network-systems/) - [Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/ethical-hacking-countermeasures/) - [Investigating Network Intrusions and Computer Forensics](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/network-intrusions-computer-forensics/) - [Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/security-fundamentals-risk-management/) - [Conducting Penetration and Security Tests](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/penetration-security-testing/) - [Secure Programming](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/secure-programming/) - [Disaster Recovery](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/disaster-recovery/) - [Incident Handling and Response](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/incident-handling-response/) - [Applied AI Foundations](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/applied-ai-foundations/) - [Designing and Implementing Cloud Security](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/cloud-security-design-implementation/) - [Managing Risk in Information Systems](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/risk-management-compliance/) - [AI Governance, Compliance, and Ethical Risk Management](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/ai-governance-compliance-ethical-risk-management/) - [AI Program Management and Governance](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/ai-program-management-governance/) - [Executive Governance & Management (C|CISO)](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/executive-governance-management-cciso/) - [Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance](https://www.eccu.edu/cybersecurity-certifications-courses/it-infrastructure-auditing-compliance/) ## About ECCU - [About ECCU (overview)](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/mission-statement/): Mission, vision, and institutional overview. - [Accreditation & Recognition](https://www.eccu.edu/accreditation-recognition/): Regional accreditation status and recognitions. - [Administration & Faculty](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/administration-faculty/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/board-of-directors/) - [Advisory Council](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/advisory-council/) - [Industry Advisory Board](https://www.eccu.edu/industry-advisory-board/) - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/diversity-equity-inclusion/) - [Partnerships & Articulations](https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/partnerships-and-articulations/) - [Why Online Learning](https://www.eccu.edu/why-online-learning/): Rationale and benefits of ECCU's online delivery model. ## Admissions & Student Services - [Apply Now](https://www.eccu.edu/apply-now-to-get-a-degree/): Degree application entry point. - [Application Form](https://www.eccu.edu/application-form/) - [Request Information](https://www.eccu.edu/request-information/): Lead-generation form for prospective students. - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.eccu.edu/schedule-consultation/) - [Tuition](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/tuition/) - [Scholarships (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/scholarship/): Available scholarships, including community college and Cyber Security Dean's scholarships. - [Transferring Credit](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/transferring-credit/) - [Grading System](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/grading-system/) - [Academic Calendar](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/school-academic-calendar/) - [Refund Policy](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/refund-policy/) - [Internships](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/internships/) - [EC-Council Certifications & Certification Comparisons](https://www.eccu.edu/student-services/ec-council-certifications-and-certification-comparisons/): How ECCU coursework maps to industry certifications like CEH and CPENT. - [FAQs](https://www.eccu.edu/faqs/) - [Veterans](https://www.eccu.edu/veterans/): Military and veteran benefits, GI Bill support, and admissions pathway for service members. - [Contact Us](https://www.eccu.edu/contact-us/) ## Faculty - [Faculty (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/faculty/): Faculty profiles and thought-leadership articles by ECCU instructors, most of whom are practicing cybersecurity professionals. ## Cyber Talks (Webinar Series) ECCU's ongoing expert webinar series featuring practitioner interviews and panel discussions on current cybersecurity topics; the full catalog runs to 1,300+ episodes at /cyber-talks/. Representative recent topics: - [The Rising Impact of IoT and AI in Cybersecurity](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/the-rising-impact-of-iot-and-ai-in-the-world-of-cybersecurity/) - [How AI Is Enhancing Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/how-ai-is-enhancing-vulnerability-assessment-and-penetration-testing/) - [Charting the Course: A CISO's Guide to Success in Cybersecurity](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/charting-the-course-a-cisos-guide-to-success-in-cybersecurity/) - [Women in Cybersecurity: For Women, By Women](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/women-in-cybersecurity-for-women-by-women/) - [Women in Digital Forensics: Leadership, Growth and Future Trends](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/women-in-digital-forensics-leadership-growth-and-future-trends/) - [Blockchain and Identity Management: Building Trust in a Digital World](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/blockchain-and-identity-management-building-trust-in-a-digital-world/) - [Top Skills to Start a Career in Cybersecurity](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/top-skills-start-career-in-cybersecurity/) - [DevSecOps & CI/CD](https://www.eccu.edu/cyber-talks/devsecops-cicd/) - [Apply to Be a Cyber Talks Speaker](https://www.eccu.edu/apply-to-be-a-cyber-talks-speaker/): Guest-speaker application for the series. ## Blog Educational and career-guidance articles on cybersecurity topics; the full catalog runs to 850+ posts at /blog/. Representative evergreen guides: - [How to Become a CISO (2026 Guide)](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-ciso-2026/) - [How to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-cybersecurity-analyst/) - [How to Become a Certified Penetration Testing Professional](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-certified-penetration-testing-professional-a-pentesters-career-guide/) - [How to Become a Penetration Tester (2026)](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-penetration-tester-2026/) - [How to Become a Cloud Security Architect](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-cloud-security-architect/) - [How to Become a Digital Forensics Expert](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-a-digital-forensics-expert/) - [How to Become a Cyber Security Engineer](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/how-to-become-cyber-security-engineer/) - [What Is Cybercrime? Types, Examples, and Prevention](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-cybercrime-types-examples-and-prevention/) - [What Is a Ransomware Attack and How to Prevent It](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-ransomware-attack-and-prevent/) - [What Is Quishing (QR Code Phishing) 2026](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-quishing-qr-code-phishing-2026/) - [What Is the Dark Web](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-the-dark-web/) - [What Is Web Application Security](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-web-application-security/) - [What Is Mobile Application Security](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-mobile-application-security/) - [What Is Cyber Resilience, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/what-is-cyber-resilience-why-it-matters-and-how-to-improve-it/) - [Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/career-in-cybersecurity/) - [Career Opportunities with a Master's in Digital Forensics](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/career-opportunities-with-a-masters-in-digital-forensics/) - [Career Opportunities in Cloud Security for Cyber Security Degree Graduates](https://www.eccu.edu/blog/career-opportunities-in-cloud-security-for-cyber-security-degree-graduates/) ## Success Stories - [Success Stories (index)](https://www.eccu.edu/success-stories/): Alumni outcome stories; 100+ individual profiles cataloged under /success-stories/. ## Optional - [Center of Professional Education](https://www.eccu.edu/center-of-professional-education/index.html): Short-form, non-degree professional certificates (e.g., Identity & Access Management, Linux Administration). - [Testimonials](https://www.eccu.edu/testimonials/): Student and alumni testimonials. - [Team](https://www.eccu.edu/team/): Staff and leadership directory. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.eccu.edu/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://www.eccu.edu/terms-of-use/) - [Sitemap](https://www.eccu.edu/sitemap/)