Cyber Security aims to protect data, system and services from unauthorized access, misuse, modification, and disruption. To safeguard the infrastructure and information there is a high demand of skilled and knowledgeable security professionals. The honors program in Cyber Security aims in molding next generation cyber security professionals who can build secure and compliant systems. The program aims to create a strong foundation and detailed technical knowledge in security fundamentals, cryptography, cyber law, incident response, cloud security, penetration testing, software security, digital forensics and reverse engineering.
Cyber Security honors degree helps students in developing analytical and investigative skills needed to manage the evolving threat landscape through well formulated curriculum that foster hands-on learning. The cyber security honor’s program offered by department of Information Technology helps students to gain holistic view of security to solve complex problems, respond to cyber threats, assess risk, and apply cutting-edge security techniques. The Honors program offered range of courses that include courses on but not limited to Network Security, Application Security, and Incident Response and Investigation. As students’ progress through the program, they will develop the diverse knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions needed to succeed as a cybersecurity professional in a broad range of public or private sector contexts.