Cybersecurity
If you choose your online passwords with extra care, always thoroughly check out the fine print in online offers before hitting accept and stay up-to-date on the latest digital scams, you could have what it takes to work in cybersecurity.
ABOUT THIS MAJOR
This program provides students with the skills they need to detect and address the security issues that companies and private citizens face every day. You鈥檒l learn about risk identification, security testing and monitoring, and enterprise risk management. Coursework also will address networks, hardware and operating systems.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO
Jobs in cybersecurity involve keeping information, people and companies safe. Cybersecurity specialists have to stay informed about the latest scams, invasive software and stay ahead of hackers. It鈥檚 their job to identify and analyze security risks, determine potential impacts and then implement the best solutions.
INTENSITY OF SKILLS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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