Cybersecurity Concentration, Computer Science, B.S.

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Chairperson Nadimpalli Mahadev
Professors	Associate Professors
Brady Chen	Natasha Kourtonina
Nadimpalli Mahadev	Frits Lander
Ricky Sethi

The explosive growth of information technology, and in particular, cloud computing, has increased the dependence of individuals and organizations on the data and information stored on network storage devices and communicated over networks. This, in turn, has led to extremely high demand for professionals in computer and cybersecurity technologies.

In addition to the objectives of all the CS majors, the Cybersecurity concentration provides the unique opportunity for students in Computer Science major to develop knowledge and skills in computer and network security, data encryption and decryption, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. This concentration prepares students for professional careers in the rapidly changing fields of information technology, networking and cybersecurity.

Requirements for Cyber Security Concentration

The Cyber Security concentration in BS in Computer Science must include:

CSC 1500 - Computer Science I 3 cr.
CSC 1550 - Computer Science II 3 cr.
CSC 1650 - Digital Electronics 4 cr.
CSC 2560 - Systems Programming 3 cr.
CSC 2600 - Computer Organization 4 cr.
CSC 3040 - Cyber Security Management 3 cr.
CSC 3050 - Web Programming 3 cr.
CSC 3100 - Operating Systems 3 cr.
CSC 3200 - Programming Languages 3 cr.
CSC 3700 - Algorithms and Data Structures 3 cr.
CSC 4005 - Ethical Hacking 3 cr.
CSC 4100 - Ethics and Impacts of Computing Solutions 3 cr.
CSC 4350 - Computer and Network Security 3 cr.
CSC 4400 - Software Engineering 3 cr.
CSC 1900 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr. or
MATH 1900 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
MATH 2300 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 2800 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3 cr.

Additional Requirements

A minimum of 6 credits in Natural Sciences (currently defined as BIOL, PHYS, CHEM and GEOG) with SI attributes that include lab component.
Two CS Electives at or above 3000 level *
* At most 6 internship credits can count towards the required CS electives.

Required General Education Courses

CS majors who wish to do both cybersecurity and game programming concentrations should consult their academic advisor in their early sophomore year to plan an optimum schedule.

MATH 1300 - Precalculus 4 cr. (Quantitative Reasoning)
MATH 2400 - Calculus II 4 cr. (AIA)
MATH 2600 - Linear Algebra 3 cr. (AIA)