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Computer and Information Security, B.S.
Undergraduate Degree
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Program Overview

Computer and information security are evolving disciplines that involve the study of information technology, strategy, policy and standards regarding security and operations in cyberspace.

Students are introduced to top security tools and expert faculty in the best computer science technologies, including: computer and network protection, penetration testing and prevention and security in mobile devices and the internet of things (IOT).

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Program Highlights
Top Computer and Information Security Facilies

Some of the most advanced computer labs in the region are available in Marshall’s Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex, which houses the Weisberg Division of Computer Science. The 155,000 square foot complex features four stories of research labs, classrooms and offices—all equipped with the newest and fastest technology available.

Hands-On Research

Our courses promote collaboration with industry, government and education institutions. Computer and Information Security majors at Marshall have opportunities to work on research opportunities with faculty.

Internships

In our Computer and Information Security bachelor’s degree program, you can benefit from participating in a number of internships, including: CBS Interactive, Fox Sports, JP Morgan & Chase Leadership Development Program, West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program and faculty-mentored programs.

Featured Courses
CS 210 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Design and implementation of data structures including stacks, queues, lists, trees, heaps, balanced trees, and graphs. Other topics include hasing, threading, data parsing, program testing, correctness, efficiency, and exceptions. Data structures including stacks, queues, lists, trees, graphs, priority queues, and dictionaries.
CYBR 240 - Information Security Policies
Introduction to information security policies, sociological and psychological issues in policy implementation in general. Discuss the lifecycle of policy creation, enactment in different domains of security and policy structure.
CYBR 310 - Introduction to Cryptography
This course covers the basic aspects of modern crytography, including block ciphers, pseudorandom functions, symmetric encryption, Hash functions, message authentication, number theoretic primitives, public-key encryption, digital signatures and zero knowledge proofs.
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Career Opportunities
On the job, professionals are expected to safeguard an organization’s data, computers and networks, create security plans and monitor systems. If a breach occurs, they are responsible for identifying the problem and finding a solution quickly.
  • Security Analyst
  • Cryptographer
  • Security Adminsitrator/Manager
  • Incident Responder
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
Marshall has become a second home for me. I love the people I’ve met & get to call family.”
Austin Woodrum , Cross Lanes, WV – Computer and Information Security ‘23