Cybersecurity Engineering (BS)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The cybersecurity engineering program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to design and implement integrated hardware and software cybersecurity systems. Students gain computer engineering and software/hardware-related technical expertise, and graduate with hands-on learning and research experience to solve real-world cybersecurity engineering challenges. Cyber-physical and hardware aspects of the system are integral part of the curriculum.?In addition to the basic hardware, operating system and communication network knowledge, the curriculum also includes: Computer forensicsReverse engineeringCold boot attacksFirmware attacksElectromagnetic attacksCache attacksPower-monitoring attacksDifferential fault analysisIndustrial controller (PLC) vulnerabilitiesWhat can I do with a degree in cybersecurity engineering?Cybersecurity engineering is a rapidly growing field with a significant talent gap between supply and demand.Graduates of SIUE’s cybersecurity engineering program are prepared for the following careers: Cybersecurity Engineer: designing cybersecurity hardware and/or software for a specific company application or broader industry operations? Cybersecurity Analyst: advising a private, federal, or state organization on how to defend against threats and attacksOther potential industry employers due to their robust security systems:ITInfrastructureUtilitiesCommunicationsLogisticsFinanceData analysis

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