Cybersecurity Major (CYB)

It has become incredibly cheap to automate constant digital attacks against any individual, Fortune 500 corporation, or government system. As a result, we now live in a world where we can assume that everyone is constantly at risk of attack from advanced cyber threats. This new paradigm has led to a boom in cybersecurity careers. The major in Cybersecurity prepares students for low or no-code cybersecurity roles, which have grown considerably in importance in recent years. These roles require a deep understanding of the security landscape and experience with modern no-code tools. 

Student Learning Outcomes

• Develop and implement security plans to safeguard data against attacks by applying industry-standard frameworks for threat detection.
• Construct and deploy security controls and countermeasures in network and system environments to protect systems from common attacks.
• Develop and implement robust security policies, procedures, and emergency measures that comply with legal and governmental requirements and protect
• individual rights.
• Conduct incident investigations using modern forensic tools and execute response and recovery plans to minimize the impact of security events.
• Develop and execute ethical hacking strategies, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques to discover vulnerabilities within networks and systems.
• Develop and deploy monitoring systems to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on mobile and cloud security
• strategies.
• Identify career opportunities through frameworks that evaluate fulfillment and financial health.
• Build a plan for securing opportunities, using empathy and professionalism to maximize chances of success.
• Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to mitigate risks and protect against threats.

Program Contact: Assistant Professor Juliana Bukoski