Cybersecurity
A degree in Cybersecurity Information Assurance prepares you to be an active participant in a world where Cybersecurity is in high demand. The twenty-first century promises to be one of the unmatched opportunities for individuals with Cybersecurity skills to protect businesses and personal assets.
Major in Cybersecurity
Students completing the Cybersecurity program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Cybersecurity.
The Gary E. West College of Business Cybersecurity program is housed in Main Hall. One classroom is a dedicated Cybersecurity lab; other labs are available for Cybersecurity students. The curriculum provides instruction in the area of Cybersecurity Information Assurance within the Business Information Systems arena. Coursework is centered around cyber threats, cyber vulnerabilities, cyber risks, digital forensics, network security, and network penetration.
The curriculum emphasizes Hypertext Markup Language (HTML & CSS), Java, and Operating Systems. Additionally, students will obtain Personal Computer (PC) and Networking skills that are needed for the communication of loT devices. Overall, students will get practical hands-on industry-related experience.
Students graduating from the Cybersecurity specialization are entering a job market offering numerous opportunities for employment such as:
- Security Analyst
- Cyber Information Assurance Analyst
- Information Assurance Security Specialist
- Business analyst
- Computer Network Analyst
- Technical Security Analyst
- Security consultant
- Security policy
- Audit Analyst
- System Vulnerability Analyst and more.
Cybersecurity careers are available in all types of organizations around the world.
| Required Courses – Cybersecurity Major | Credit Hours |
| West Liberty University General Studies | 37 |
| Gary E. West College of Business Core | 45 |
| CIS 341 Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CIS 366 Data Communication | 3 |
| CIS 440 Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment | 3 |
| CIS 441 Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 442 Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 443 Cyber Attacks and Network Penetration | 3 |
| CIS 481 Web & Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 482 Networking/Hardware | 3 |
| CIS 444 Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Business Minor Course | 11 |
| Total | 120 |
Click below to see detailed course requirements for the B.S.B.A. with a major in Cybersecurity. Current students can access their detailed requirements and completed courses in WINS using DegreeWorks.
- Academic 4-Year Plan(s)
- BS – Cybersecurity 4 Year Plan
Cybersecurity Minor
The cybersecurity minor offers students the opportunity to develop a proficiency in cybersecurity while maintaining an auxiliary focus in another area.
| Required Courses – Cybersecurity Minor | Credit Hours |
| CIS 482 Networking/Hardware | 3 |
| CIS 440 Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment | 3 |
| CIS 441 Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 442 Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 443 Cyber Attacks and Network Penetration | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Cybersecurity Certifications
| Comp TIA Certification Prep Courses | |
| CIS 490 A+ Certification | |
| CIS 491 Network + Certification | |
| CIS 492 Security + Certification |