TSYS Center for Cybersecurity

Columbus State University’s TSYS Center for Cybersecurity advances the future of cybersecurity by expanding workforce capacity through innovative education, experiential learning, research, and strategic public-private partnerships. As an NSA-designated Center for Academic Excellence, the Center leverages federal, state, and local collaborations and its state-of-the-art Cyber Range to deliver immersive, real-world training— using scenarios, often involving simulated attacks on virtual company networks, the Cyber Range offers an immersive and practical learning experience. The Center empowers students to accelerate their careers through programs like Nexus and the NSA-designated Masters of Cybersecurity.

Designated by the NSA as a
Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

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Create your Career at CSU's TSYS Cybersecurity Center

CSU Cyber Range Lab

Mock interviews offer career perspectives and industry connections for CSU cyber students.

Several Paths to Become a Cybersecurity Professional

Degrees	Credit Hours	Time to Complete
Cybersecurity Practitioner (Undergraduate Certificate)	30	1 year
NEXUS Degree	60	1–2 years*
B.S. in Cybersecurity	123	4 years
M.S. in Cybersecurity	30	1.5–2 years

* Students who have already completed general education coursework may apply those credits to the NEXUS degree, cutting the length of the program down to one year.

Cybersecurity Nexus is always recruiting for an upcoming cohort. Cohorts begin every August and January. Click below to request more information.

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