Clarkson University is now offering a new Master’s degree in Cybersecurity to meet the growing need to safeguard our online world. This new STEM-designated program will provide an interdisciplinary approach where students will have diverse choices.
The Cybersecurity degree is a joint effort of the university’s Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. The researchers across the University offer expertise in the applied side of cybersecurity, software security, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pattern recognition.
The range of cybersecurity research already being conducted by Clarkson University faculty supports the education of students entering the program. Clarkson’s faculty regularly works on research projects relevant to the security of the Internet and mobile devices, AI risk management, forensic software, border security, airport security, and the verification of cryptographic protocols and cybersecurity education research.
This research has driven lasting partnerships with government partners that continue to thrive. Clarkson faculty have played key roles in security-related projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). And Clarkson is working closely with industry partners to develop themes relevant to their current experiences in the real world.
During their program experience, students will have hands-on opportunities with esteemed government partnerships, like The Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR) in collaboration with its work with DoD DFBA, among other affiliates, and with industry partners who turn to Clarkson for quality research and development collaboration.
Students in Clarkson’s Cybersecurity program will have access to various resources, including the Clarkson Open Source Institute (COSI). COSI was launched in the fall of 2001 to promote open-source software (OSS) and provide equipment and support for student projects.
COSI students brought home numerous awards in international open-source computing competitions like IBM’s Linux Scholar Challenge and the Unisys Tuxmaster Invitational. And several members have published a book Running Xen and others have completed internships and co-ops with companies like Google, GE, VMware, Lockheed Martin, IBM, C-Speed, SRC, and AIS.
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“The need for Cybersecurity experts is constantly growing, and Clarkson is positioned perfectly to offer a uniquely interdisciplinary program that brings cohesion to the computer science and computer engineering research and education already happening on campus. Our students will have the opportunity to work on relevant issues during their time here, and will have an industry-focused network of partners once they are ready to take the next step.”
– Michelle Crimi, Dean of the Graduate School
