ProgramsBYU Cybersecurity Engineering Capstone Program (2025–2026)

BYU Cybersecurity Engineering Capstone Program (2025–2026)

Program Overview
Program Title BYU Cybersecurity Engineering Capstone Program (2025–2026)
Organization Brigham Young University (BYU)
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
1 Project/s Added (of 50 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/03/25      End Date: 04/15/26

7 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Students are in their final year of BYU’s ABET-accredited Cybersecurity degree program. They bring experience with: 

  • Network and systems security

  • Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning

  • Digital forensics and incident response

  • Security policy, governance, and compliance frameworks

  • Threat modeling and risk management

  • Identity and access management

  • Secure coding and code review

  • Windows and Linux administration

  • Cloud security and virtual infrastructure

  • Mixed Reality (AR/VR)

Each student team is coached by faculty and external mentors with industry expertise.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   5 - 7

Program Goals
Cybersecurity capstone students will: 

  1. Apply core cybersecurity principles in an applied industry context

  2. Conduct vulnerability assessments, audits, or penetration tests as scoped

  3. Develop, document, and present risk mitigation strategies

  4. Communicate findings clearly through technical reports and presentations

  5. Demonstrate understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements

  6. Gain experience with enterprise tools used in SOCs, red/blue teams, and GRC platforms
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Capstone
Format Description
The Cybersecurity Capstone Program at Brigham Young University connects industry partners with teams of senior students from the Cybersecurity program to solve complex, real-world challenges involving systems security, network hardening, threat detection, risk management, and incident response. 

Each team consists of 5–7 students working over the course of an academic year (September to April) under faculty guidance. Projects emphasize practical, hands-on engagement with enterprise technologies and realistic threat models. 

Key Benefits to Sponsors: 

  • Get a fresh perspective on emerging cyber threats, compliance, and operational risks

  • Receive deliverables such as vulnerability assessments, hardening plans, penetration tests, and technical reports

  • Collaborate with students trained in red teaming, blue teaming, and SOC operations

  • Retain all deliverables and intellectual property

  • Network with talent and raise your visibility through the Capstone Design Fair
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Corporate Social Responsibility Crisis and Disaster Management Customer Service & Account Management Cybersecurity Data Management Entrepreneurship Information Technology (IT) Innovation Inventory Management Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Software Design & Development Technology Commercialization Training & Development Urban Planning UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise Active Directory Blue Teaming Cloud Security Code Review Digital Forensics Firewall Configuration Governance Risk and Compliance Identity and Access Management IDS and IPS Incident Response Linux Administration Log Analysis Network Monitoring Penetration Testing Presentation Design Project Management Red Teaming Risk Management Secure Coding Security Awareness SIEM Tools Social Engineering Testing Technical Documentation Threat Modeling Vulnerability Assessment Windows Administration
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

  • Students work from BYU with access to virtual labs, security tools, and infrastructure

  • Sponsors may be located anywhere and can engage fully remotely

  • Monthly check-ins are expected to guide progress and provide feedback

  • Sponsors are encouraged to define clear access or constraints for any simulated environments or systems

  • Final presentations can be attended virtually or in person at the BYU Capstone Design Fair
Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):

Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $22000.0

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
$22,000 sponsorship fee per project

  • Covers faculty mentoring, tools, licenses, and infrastructure

Sponsors retain full ownership of all deliverables and intellectual property

Projects must present a defined challenge or opportunity related to cybersecurity strategy, tooling, policy, or risk

Sponsors must assign a technical point of contact for monthly touchpoints

Final deliverables typically include:
  • Executive summary and technical report

  • Risk analysis and mitigation documentation

  • Security recommendations or prototype tools

  • Final presentation and documentation packet
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Application Deadline

 Jul 04 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Projects Finalized

 Aug 01 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Student Teams Finalized

 Aug 22 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Projects Launch

 Sep 03 2025, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Projects

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Project Organization Topics
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Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
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