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Three University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students spent the past year inside Unum, seeing how cybersecurity functions at one of the city\u2019s largest employers and a Fortune 500 insurance company.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re part of UTC\u2019s accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology in Cybersecurity<\/strong> <\/a>degree program (BAS-IT CyS), which combines intensive coursework with yearlong placements on information security teams at Chattanooga-area companies. The 12-month, three-semester program is designed for transfer and adult learners with prior college credit who want a faster, applied route into IT and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want interns to see cybersecurity in action, taking the concepts they\u2019ve learned and applying them to protect people and systems across a complex enterprise,\u201d said Ben Murphy, senior vice president and global chief information security officer at Unum. \u201cThat\u2019s exactly what these BAS-IT students are doing with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Unum is part of a growing network of BAS-IT employer partners, which also includes companies such as EPB, PlayCore, and Miller Industries.<\/p>\n

\"Eric

Eric Meadows<\/p><\/div>\n

A second career\u2014and the right fit<\/h4>\n

Eric Meadows didn\u2019t expect to start over. The Chattanooga native already held a bachelor\u2019s degree in chemical engineering and a master\u2019s in engineering management, both from UTC, when he realized his interests had shifted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always wished I had chosen that path,\u201d he said of working with computers.<\/p>\n

Through BAS-IT CyS, Meadows joined Unum\u2019s identity and access management team\u2014what he calls \u201cthe front line of trust.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m the permissions police,\u201d he said with a laugh. \u201cI make sure the right people have the right access at the right time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The work immediately felt natural.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s logical, but it\u2019s also about people,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s what makes it interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Brennan

Brennan Fugate<\/p><\/div>\n

Finally clicking on cybersecurity<\/h4>\n

Brennan Fugate didn\u2019t start college aiming to pursue a career in cybersecurity. He arrived at UTC from Kingsport, Tennessee, planning to study civil engineering and worked weekends in a pharmacy to pay his way. A few semesters in, nothing had \u201cclicked\u201d for him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI studied civil engineering for two years,\u201d he said. \u201cI didn\u2019t hate it, but I wasn\u2019t good at it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stepped away from school, completed several tech certificates and eventually found UTC\u2019s BAS-IT program. It was a route that made the IT field feel accessible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis program gave me what I was missing\u2014real experience,\u201d he said. \u201cIn the morning, you might see a new vulnerability out in the wild. Our job is to figure out what\u2019s affected and get it patched.\u201d<\/p>\n

At Unum, Fugate worked with the attack surface management team, helping monitor and respond to potential weaknesses across a large technology footprint.<\/p>\n

\u201cInterns assist with hands-on work like tracking vulnerability remediation dates, assessing potential risks, and reviewing and updating our team\u2019s processes and procedures,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cThese experiences give them a practical understanding of the types of activities that strengthen enterprise security.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Fugate, the scale was an adjustment.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnum is huge, but it\u2019s a softer landing because there are so many people and resources,\u201d he said. \u201cIt took until June or July before everything really clicked.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Ben

Ben Craig<\/p><\/div>\n

Seeing the big picture<\/h4>\n

Technology always called Chattanooga native Ben Craig, a graduate of STEM School Chattanooga. He started studying computer engineering at UT Knoxville, but the isolation of COVID-19 disrupted his plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI stepped back, worked for a bit, and then I found this program,\u201d he said. \u201cIt felt like the bus was about to leave and I needed to hop on.\u201d<\/p>\n

After having earned an associate degree at Chattanooga State Community College, Craig transferred into the BAS-IT program and soon joined Unum\u2019s attack surface management team.<\/span><\/p>\n

There, he learned that cybersecurity is as much about communication as it is about code.<\/p>\n

\u201cAttack surface management is really about finding holes and relaying that information to the right people,\u201d Craig said. \u201cFor every challenge, I felt equally accomplished. I proved to myself I could learn something I once had no clue how to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than an internship<\/h4>\n

At Unum, the students weren\u2019t treated like short-term help; they were part of the team. They attended meetings, took ownership of projects, and saw how decisions within a major company ripple through systems that protect millions of customers.<\/p>\n

UTC launched the BAS-IT cybersecurity degree in 2023 to address a regional and national shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The accelerated format mixes compressed seven-week courses with embedded industry experience, and students spend the year switching between classroom work and applied tasks with local employers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with UTC\/BAS-IT connects us to future cybersecurity leaders and strengthens our commitment to developing local talent,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cIt\u2019s a partnership that helps students gain real-world experience while building a pipeline of skilled professionals for our industry. We also value the opportunity to help shape curriculum, ensuring graduates enter the workforce with the most current and relevant skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unum was one of the earliest partners to host a BAS-IT cohort, placing students on its identity and access management and attack surface management teams and pairing them with mentors across the information security organization.<\/p>\n

The three students graduated from the program in December 2025, bringing their year at Unum and UTC to a close.<\/p>\n

They entered the program looking for a path into cybersecurity. They left with something most new graduates don\u2019t have: a year of experience inside a mature enterprise security operation and a clearer sense of how they want to contribute.<\/p>\n

For Meadows, Fugate and Craig, the work at Unum and the BAS-IT degree add up to more than a line on a r\u00e9sum\u00e9. They walk away able to step into a cybersecurity team, follow the conversation and keep learning.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/h4>\n

College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/a><\/p>\n

Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

BAS-IT CyS<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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