Cybersecurity Studies Minor

Contact:

Laurie Ferger
Program Director
(315) 443-2911
iundergrad@syr.edu

Website:

https://ischool.syracuse.edu/academics/cybersecurity-studies-minor/

Program Description

The Cybersecurity Studies Minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, policies, and related issues, along with an examination of modern challenges and their countermeasures.
The program is designed for students from all majors at Syracuse University, aiming to enhance both their academic and professional paths with cybersecurity knowledge and skills. it requires no prior technical experience, making it accessible to a broad range of students.

Curriculum Overview:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
This minor requires 18 credits. Students must complete 12 credits of required courses and 6 additional credits of electives. At least 12 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
Required Courses
Students must complete all four classes from the list below, for a total of 12 credits		12
IST 323	Introduction to Information Security
IST 336	Leading Issues in Information Security
IST 342	Information Security Policy
IST 476	Applied Information Security
Elective Courses
Students must select 2 courses, or 6 credits, from the list below. If a selected topics course (IST300/IST400), internship (IST471) or independent study (IST490) is selected, it must have a focus in cybersecurity in order to count towards the minor. Other relevant cybersecurity courses offered at SU may be counted as electives for the minor, and students must have the course approved by petition prior to registration.		6
IST 300	Selected Topics
IST 400	Selected Topics
IST 402	Digital Forensics
IST 425	Enterprise Risk Management
IST 431	Security in a Networked Environment
IST 471	Internship in Information Management and Technology
IST 490	Independent Study
Total Credits		18

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Cybersecurity Studies Minor

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