Cybersecurity (CYB)

The degree in Cybersecurity provides students with a strong foundation in programming, problem analysis, problem solving, and software engineering, significantly supplemented with practical experience using hardware and software resources available in contemporary computer laboratories maintained by the Department.

The goal of this curriculum is to prepare students to demonstrate competency in cybersecurity theory and practice. In addition to the knowledge and skills that the students will obtain, they will also be experienced in writing proper technical documents.

Prior to graduation, students will have had exposure to experiential learning through one or more of the following: work-based learning, community-based teaming, or research. The Cybersecurity Program adheres to the following requirements related to course substitutions for both Computer Science options:

Introduction to Information Systems and BASIC Programming courses will not satisfy the Computer Science professional elective requirement. Elective courses in professions elective requirement must be at the Junior or Senior level.
"System Analysis and Design" courses cannot be substituted for CS 451 or CS 452.
"Work-based" credit cannot be substituted for CS 451 or CS 452 or ITE courses.
*Students who are actively participating in an internship during the time that they are approved to enroll in CS 452 Senior Capstone Project, may petition the professor to allow the internship to be used as part of the requirement of the course (Internship work may not be confidential or contain sensitive information as students will be required to discuss details of what they are working on in three different public forums. Students will be required to obtain permissions from the instructor at the time that Senior Capstone Projects are being assigned to have their internship considered for credit. Students must be actively hired as interns during the semester of their Senior Capstone Project lo have their internships considered for credit. Past internships will not be approved for Senior Capstone Projects.

The following are industry certifications that will be recognized for the specified course credit:

Security+ or CCNP Security will be accepted for ITE 420 Foundations of Cybersecurity
Network+ or CCNA will be accepted for lTE 305 Fundamentals of Networking
Google UX Design Certificate will be accepted for ITE 3S0 UX Design
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (Master Certificate) will be accepted for ITE 301 Problem Solving with Computers

Cybersecurity Program Student Outcomes

Upon completion, Cybersecurity program graduates will demonstrate the following:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate lo the program's discipline.

6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Cybersecurity Program Objectives: 2-3 Years After Graduation

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity produces graduates who:

PO1. Are academically prepared for graduate study or advancement in their workplace.

PO2. Are skilled, competent, and capable of contributing to the workforce in their specialty,

PO3. Use the background they have acquired from their study of a wide range of areas in computer science as a basis for continued self-motivated growth of their professional skills and knowledge,

PO4. Model high ethical standards within the community and profession,

PO5. Use teamwork skills effectively in the development of computer software systems

To meet requirements for graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity students are required to take the Cybersecurity Exit Exam. Students are required to pass the Exit Exam with a grade of 70 or higher. Students will have 3 attempts to pass the Exit Exam. Students that do not pass the exam will be required to take an additional Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management of Cybersecurity Operations course that the faculty will assign as a remediation course.

At the beginning of each semester, three (3) exam dates will be provided for students to register to take the exam. It is the responsibility of the student to be knowledgeable in all areas being tested. Students must have completed six of the eight subject areas before being allowed to sign up for the exam.