Cybersecurity & Secure Software Design Concentration

The cybersecurity profession is one of the fastest growing industries, with nationwide labor shortages sparking both high demand and high salaries. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job growth for information security analysts to be 33% between 2020 and 2030, compared to 8% for all occupations. On the software security side, the BLS projects job growth of 22% for software developers and quality assurance analysts. Median pay for these positions is in the range of $103,000-110,000.

Both inside and outside of the classroom, you will have the opportunity to apply your developing skills to benefit real people. Our program includes numerous Immersive Learning opportunities, such as Computer Science for Muncie (and surrounding schools), working with local technology company Accutech, developing software for Minnetrista, or working with real community partners within the senior capstone sequence.

Computer science pairs well with other STEM majors, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. In addition, it is appealing to add a major in business, entrepreneurship, accounting, or finance. And, yes, you can pair a computer science concentration in cybersecurity & secure software design with a second concentration in computer science, such as data analytics & machine learning.

• Cybersecurity principles
• Secure software design
• Computer networks and cryptography
• Operating systems and attack points
• System administration and security measures
• Advanced network Security
• Digital forensics