B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Outcomes

Program Outcomes are the following:

1.    The graduate will be able to evaluate security of a given system design according to defined security goals.

2.    The graduate will be able to mitigate security concerns related to network, cloud, cellular, mobile, and wireless technologies.

3.    The graduate will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s cyber operations to protect and preserve data.

4.    The graduate will be able to conduct digital forensics as part of an incident response plan.

5.    The graduate will be able to create a risk management plan that includes disaster recovery and continuity plan for information systems within a given organization.

6.    The graduate will be able to relate ethical principles and legal issues governing cyber operations within an organization.

7.    The graduate applies core information technology skills in IT systems, operating systems, networking, security, scripting and programming, data management, and project management to support organizational functions.

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

CAC1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

CAC2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

CAC3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

CAC4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

CAC5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

CAC6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.