This major is an earlier cyberspace security major in China. It mainly trains professionals who master the basic knowledge, basic theory and technology of computer science and cyberspace security, have the ability of cutting-edge research, technology research and development and application in the field of cyberspace security, learn professional knowledge such as cybersecurity governance, and have good international vision and innovative ability.

? Graduates will be engaged in the research and development, application and management of cyberspace security technology, network security governance, Internet technology, military, public safety and other fields. This major adapts to the development environment of computer network technology and has a good employment prospect. The following is the ranking of colleges and universities in this major based on the fourth round of subject evaluation. China University of Mining and Technology and University of Science and Technology of China were rated as the best A+.