Our cybersecurity and operations major is intended to equip you with the knowledge and skills to defend computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks. You will be taught by faculty and experts using both theoretical and hands-on approaches to prepare you for high demand jobs.
Cybersecurity is important because it encompasses everything that pertains to protecting our sensitive data, personally identifiable information, protected health information, intellectual property, and governmental and industry information systems from theft and damage attempted by criminals and adversaries. Cybersecurity risk is increasing, driven by global connectivity and usage of cloud services to store sensitive data and personal information. Improperly configured cloud services and devices paired with increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals means the risk that organizations will suffer from a cyberattack or data breach is on the rise.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Student Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
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| SLG 1: Students will demonstrate competency in programming principles, including high-level language and the object-oriented paradigm |
SLO 1.1 - Students can describe and utilize different datatypes, operators and common language features (conditionals, loops, functions, etc.) in at least one high level language |
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SLO 1.2 - Students will design and implement an object hierarchy considering object-oriented encapsulation mechanisms (e.g. class hierarchies, interfaces, member data types and functions of variable visibility) |
| SLG 2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of principles of computer data structures and algorithms |
SLO 2.1 - Students will design and implement basic algorithmic methods for searching, sorting, and solving common industry problems utilizing an appropriate algorithm for the particular context. |
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SLO 2.2 - Students will be able to develop and utilize common data structures (Linked Lists, Stacks/Queues, Trees) |
| SLG 3: Students will demonstrate knowledge of architecture and organization of computer systems |
SLO 3.1 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of number systems, numerical operations, and the simplification of Boolean logic. |
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SLO 3.2: Students will understand the amount of time it takes to sort for each sorting algorithm |
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SLO 3.3 - Students will understand how to develop programs using an assembly language. |
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SLO 3.4 - Students will understand how a computer functions at the machine level |
| SLG 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of networking protocols and network-level security |
SLO 4.1 - Students will explain how TCP, UDP, IP packets are structured and work in their corresponding layers |
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SLO 4.2 - Students will describe concepts such as congestion and flow control, checksums, routing, and address resolution |
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SLO 4.3 - Students will understand how to identify and defend against network-based attacks |
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SLO 4.4 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of Wireless and Mobile Network Security |
| SLG 5: Students will demonstrate knowledge of system-level administration and security |
SLO 5.1 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of Linux administration and security |
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SLO 5.2 - Students will demonstrate how to assess threats to networks, servers, embedded systems, and desktops |
| SLG 6: Students will demonstrate knowledge of instruction-level security and operating system internals |
SLO 6.1 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of static and dynamic malware analysis utilizing industry standard tools |
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SLO 6.2 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of techniques to determine points of vulnerability in modern software |
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SLO 6.3 - Students will demonstrate knowledge of how to operating systems are designed and implemented |
| SLG 7: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Internet-facing application development and security |
SLO 7.1 - Students will develop secure web applications |
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SLO 7.2 - Students will describe and evaluate common cryptographic algorithms |
| SLG 8: Students will demonstrate knowledge of computer science implications in modern society |
SLO 8.1 - Students will describe to others the societal impact due to the development of a particular technology. |
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SLO 8.2 - Students will critique a user interface for usability within context. |
| SLG 9: Students will demonstrate knowledge of mathematical structures, techniques, and reasoning as they apply to computer science |
SLO 9.1 - Students will describe practical examples of an appropriate set, function, or relation model, and interpret the associated operations and terminology in context |
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SLO 9.2 - Students will model real-world problems using appropriate graph strategies |
