Program Learning Outcomes: Cybersecurity/Cybersecurity with Information Assurance

Cybersecurity (BS)

• Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Cybersecurity (Minor)

• Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Cybersecurity Essentials (Certificate)

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

Cybersecurity with Information Assurance - Cybersecurity Strategy Emphasis (MS)

1. Develop, apply, and institutionalize risk management practices and assessment from a cybersecurity perspective.
2. Integrate legal and ethical aspects of global cybersecurity law and frameworks into planning and strategy.
3. Design and document incident response plans.
4. Analyze and recommend cybersecurity frameworks for an enterprise environment.

 Cybersecurity with Information Assurance - Management Emphasis (MS)

1. Examine concepts of security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to the computing assets of an organization.
2. Design, apply, and institutionalize risk management and assessment practices from a cybersecurity perspective.
3. Examine, analyze, and interpret legal and ethical aspects of global cybersecurity law and frameworks.
4. Integrate knowledge from cybersecurity and management to lead teams within an organization.