Cyber Security, BS
The Bachelor of Science in cyber security provides a wide range of courses for students interested in a career as an information security analyst. Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyber-attacks increase. Classes are taught by experienced professionals in the various areas. The Bachelor of Science in cyber security requires 57-semester hours of credit in the major beyond the general education requirements. The student will work with a faculty advisor to determine an appropriate sequence of courses from the following lists of nine credit hour clusters and individual three semester hour courses.
Networking Cluster (9) IT3
Prerequisites: IIT 21100, IIT 21200, IIT 21400, or equivalent experience.
Advanced Networking Cluster (9) IT4
Cybercrime Cluster (9) CJ10
Cyber Security Cluster (9) IT16
| IIT 33200 | Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 3 |
| IIT 33300 | Secure Social Interaction in a Digital World | 3 |
| IIT 33400 | Ethical Issues in Cyber Security | 3 |
Digital Forensics Cluster (9) IT17
| IIT 43500 | Computer Forensics and Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| IIT 43600 | Security Analysis and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| IIT 43700 | Report Writing for Security Analysts | 3 |
Project Management Cluster (9) IT8
Recommended as last cluster.
Capstone
Prerequisite: Completion of 54 hours in major or permission of the program director.