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 MajorCredit Hours
West Liberty University General Studies37
Gary E. West College of Business Core45
CIS 341 Object-Oriented Programming3
CIS 366 Data Communication3
CIS 440 Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment3
CIS 441 Digital Forensics3
CIS 442 Network Security3
CIS 443 Cyber Attacks and Network Penetration3
CIS 481 Web & Application Development3
CIS 482 Networking/Hardware3
CIS 444 Restricted Elective3
Business Minor Course11
Total120

 

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.

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 MinorCredit Hours
CIS 482 Networking/Hardware3
CIS 440 Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment3
CIS 441 Digital Forensics3
CIS 442 Network Security3
CIS 443 Cyber Attacks and Network Penetration3
Total15

 

2022-2023 Advising Sheets Cybersecurity Minor

Cybersecurity Certifications

Comp TIA Certification Prep Courses 
CIS 490 A+ Certification 
CIS 491 Network + Certification 
CIS 492 Security + Certification