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Cybersecurity Concentration | Undergraduate Degree Program

Cybersecurity Concentration

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As business models become more data-driven, the way in which organizations handle and defend data, as well as the computing infrastructures, are more important than ever. The insights provided through data, and the protection of that data, are the most powerful tools in enabling businesses to perform well without data or funds lost – directly or indirectly – through cybercrime.

Competency in cyber management is now a staple in every organization due to the increased dependence on data, the advancement of cyber-attacks, and the sophistication of security processes needed to defend those valuable data resources.

Cybersecurity is offered at the following locations.

  • Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
  • Kansas City (Overland Park, Kansas)
  • Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • Online

Cybersecurity Concentration Courses

See the course catalog for more information regarding concentrations.

CST 30006 | Cyber Security (4 Credits)
This course explores advanced topics in security. Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures with emphasis on practical aspects of Information Security. Topics include security principles, threats, attacks, security models, security policies, an overview of authentication, encryption, and certifications, security detection, business risk analysis, protection of information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, and an overview of the information security. Prerequisite: DST 20003. Cross-listed with DST 30006. 

CST 40000 | Information Forensics (4 Credits) 
A study of detection techniques to fight cyber-crime. This course combines business acument and technology skills for recognizing and mitigating vulnerabilities. Students will address methods to properly conduct a computer and/or netowrk forensics investigation including digital evidence collection and evaluation and legal issues involved in network forensics. Technical topics covered include detailed analysis of hard disks, files systems (including FAT, NTFS and EXT) and removable storage media, mechanisms for detecting hidden information, and the hands-on use of powerful forensic analysis tools. Prerequisite: ITS 30044. Cross-listed with DST 40000.

CST 45650 | Data Protection (4 Credits) 
Students will examine cryptography concepts and available data protection solutions, Privacy and security regulations that enable the organization to manage its assests more efficiently are explored. Cloud security technologies, project management processes, and security methodologies are covered. Prerequisite: ITS 20263. 

CST 47003 | Ethical Hacking and Instrusion Detection (4 Credits) 
Course exlores penetration-testing tools and techniques used to protect computer and cyber-security. Topics include discovering vulnerabilities, detecting intrusion, networking security issues, and protecting data from potential intruders. Cross-listed with ITS 47003. 

 

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University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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