Objectives
Due to sophisticated cyber attacks and increased use of cyberspace, it is important to make every student a good cyber citizen who knows the concepts and best practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics. This comprehensive and interdisciplinary minor in cybersecurity education is designed for all majors.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved
A student who completes this minor will gain knowledge in information systems, principles and practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics, basic defense mechanism in cyberspace, best practices for seizing and securing digital evidence in cyber investigations, current state of cyber crimes, cyber laws and cyber policies.
Structure of the Minor
- Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 210 Introduction to Information Systems
CSCI 227 Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Cyber Crime - Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 490 Special Topics
CRMJ 465 Special Topics
Total Credit Hours Required 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.