English 
Core Credits: 18.00
The minor in Cybersecurity is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical hands-on application of concepts in Networking, Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics, Social Engineering, and also provide the opportunity to gain experiential learning in an internship or independent study.
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 15.00
| This course will focus on the fundamental principles of information security management from a systems perspective. While other courses will provide the deep dive into specific areas of security, this course will serve as an exploration into the varying principles of systems-level information security management that are employed to achieve secure solutions. credits: | Introduction to Cybersecurity-Q | 3 |
| The laws and policies dealing with cybercrime, cyber warfare and privacy will be explored and analyzed. Ethics in cybersecurity will also be reviewed with a focus on international perspectives. Prerequisites: CSS 210 and MIS 250 credits: | Cybersecurity Law & Ethics | 3 |
| This course provides students with the background and use of Social Engineering as a technique used to trick an individual into giving up sensitive information that can be used in a criminal activity. The course looks into what is targeted information, how e-mails, voice messages, or even in person visits masquerade as a legitimate, trusted source. Prerequisites: CSS 210 and MIS 250 credits: | Social Engineering | 3 |
| Critical infrastructures provide essential services that underpin our society. Whether physical or virtual, these infrastructures are vital to protect society, the economy and public health and safety. In this course, students will examine critical infrastructures identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as vital to the United States and explore ways to manage risk and enhance security in these areas. Prerequisites: CSS 210 and MIS 250 credits: | Critical Infrastructures | 3 |
| The features of centralized, decentralized, and distributed systems are explored. Special emphasis placed on LAN (Local Area Network) technologies. credits: | Networking | 3 |
Required Elective - 3 Credits
| Students choosing to complete an independent study will work under the supervision of a faculty member. The independent study is designed to allow the student to work independently on a research project relevant to the field of cybersecurity. Requires permission of the instructor the student wishes to work with and the School Director. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Cybersecurity program credits: | IS: Independent Study | 3 |
| Students choosing to complete an internship will be required to work for a minimum of 120 hours in an approved organization where they have the opportunity for hands-on experience of the theories and applications they have learned in the classroom. Requires permission of the instructor and the School Director. credits: | CSS Internship I | 3 |