Program Profile

Program Structure

Program Purpose

To prepare graduates who can leverage artificial intelligence and data science principles to enhance cybersecurity capabilities, specializing in areas such as threat detection, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, network and cloud security, and the development of AI-driven strategies for cyber defense and ethical hacking.

Student Outcomes

Graduates from this major will be specialized in leveraging AI for defensive and offensive cybersecurity strategies. They will be able to:

• Secure computer systems and networks: Students will have a solid understanding of computer and network security principles, including programming securely and safeguarding network infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities: They will be proficient in analyzing systems for weaknesses and performing penetration testing to assess and improve security posture.
• Develop AI-driven threat detection systems: Graduates will be capable of designing and implementing AI models to proactively identify and respond to cyber threats.
• Apply data science to security challenges: They will understand how to collect, analyze, and interpret security-related data to inform decision-making and improve security operations.
• Implement and manage cloud security measures: Students will be knowledgeable in securing cloud environments and managing cybersecurity risks associated with cloud adoption.
• Formulate and execute AI-based cyber defense and attack strategies: They will understand how AI can be used for both protecting systems and simulating attacks to strengthen defenses, coupled with a strong ethical hacking foundation.

Career Opportunities

• AI Security Analyst
• Threat Detection Specialist
• Security Data Scientist
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Cybersecurity AI Strategist
• Ethical Hacker
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Cybersecurity Researcher