Mission:

The Cybersecurity degree program focuses on the application of computer and information technology security. Featuring in-depth threat and impact analysis, our mission is to educate students with the necessary skills for the design, implementation, and evaluation of computing-based solutions to address information security threats. Our specialized curriculum ethically applies both offensive and defensive computer security techniques all while advancing our students’ marketability for employment in the high-demand cybersecurity field after graduation.

Goals:

• Promote the National Center of Academic Excellence-Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-CDE) initiative by producing more cybersecurity workforce in the region.  
• Provide experiential & applied learning opportunities for the enrichment of IT and cybersecurity education across the curriculum.
• Engage student participation in cyber studies and applied research 
• provide collaboration opportunities among students, faculty, staff, public and private institutions, and all interested parties in cyber technologies
• Develop partnerships and alliances with defense organizations and business industries to pursue joint research and grant opportunities. 
• Support service-based learning to improve literacy rates in the region 
• Encourage student engagement in cyber competitions