Undergraduate Program

B.S. in Cybersecurity Focus Areas

Cyber Analyst

The focus is learning the techniques, processes, and tools to design secure information systems and networks. It is learning how to identify malicious attacks through monitoring and log analysis, and the application of security mitigations. Courses include:

• Cyber Operations
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Cyberwarfare & Cyberterrorism
• Malware Analysis
• Cybersecurity II
• Cyber Investigations

Cyber Forensics

The focus is learning the techniques, processes, and tools for gathering digital evidence in cyber investigations. It is learning how to derive useful information to support the environment’s security policies in computing. Courses include:

• System Forensics I
• Cyber Law
• Incident Response
• System Forensics II
• Mobile Forensics
• Digital Evidence Analysis
• Cyber Investigations

Information Assurance

The focus is learning the practices of assuring information through the application of security compliance, policies, and its governance. It is learning about managing the risks of the information and the environment the information resides in. Courses include:

• System Analysis
• Security Risk Management
• Auditing IT Infrastructures
• Identity Security & Management
• Information Security Architecture
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response

General Focus

The focus is an overview of the different areas of cybersecurity for the management of security risks. It is learning the identification and investigation of malicious attacks, and the application of mitigations. Courses include:

• Wireless & Mobile Security
• Cloud Security
• Security Monitoring
• System Forensics I
• Incident Response
• Any two (300 level or higher) ISS electives

B.S. in Cybersecurity Student Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program graduates will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of computing and information technologies and use software development and security analysis tools to produce effective designs and solutions for specific cybersecurity problems within a variety of computing platforms and employing an approved secure systems development process model;
2. Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly and professional literature relating to the fields of cybersecurity, information security, or information assurance, to help solve specific problems and to stay abreast of the rapidly changing security context;
3. Participate as an active and effective member of a project team engaged in achieving specific computer-based results or solutions;
4. Communicate, both orally and in writing, and negotiate with colleagues and other stakeholders including employees, managers, and executives. Negotiation and communication skills should also extend to all relevant external persons and organizations;
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to and sound judgment on ethical issues as they arise in information security and cyber defense and will adhere to accepted norms of professional responsibility;
6. Integrate knowledge from other disciplines, such as economics, management science, psychology and human factors, with their technical expertise to arrive at practical solutions that work successfully in real organizations;
7. Use appropriate tools to detect an attack and determine appropriate remedial action based on its progress.

B.S. in Cybersecurity Internship Requirement

The program recognizes the value of relevant work experience and partners with technology-based organizations to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their skills base in information technology, cultivate mature life and workplace skills that prepare the student for personal and professional challenges, and establish a network of professional contacts in the information technology field.

Required at the Bachelor level, an Internship provides the student with an opportunity to build a professional portfolio of relevant work experience. With guidance from a Faculty Coordinator, students are required to locate and arrange an internship within the field of cybersecurity. To help prepare for an internship, students are encouraged to do a little research about a company, just as you would prepare for a job interview or job fair. This can help them stand out from the crowd of other applicants, and give insight into the organizational culture and industry operating conditions.

The work completed by the student intern is expected to parallel or exceed job performance expectations. These expectations include responsibility, productivity, professionalism, and well-defined IT skill sets.

Prior Learning Experience (PLA) may also be an option to receive credit for the Cybersecurity Internship. If you think you might qualify, request a PLA Review.