Cybersecurity and Modern Networks

Cybersecurity and Modern Networks (CSMN) supplements the core curriculum with courses in secure software development and systems deployment; cloud, wireless, and mobile computing; and sensor-based (Internet of Things) computing. This concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in computer security and in networking-enabled application development. This concentration is also recommended for those who plan to do graduate work in cybersecurity.

Students interested in the Cybersecurity and Modern Networks concentration will start in the Computer Science concentration and apply to start the Cybersecurity and Modern Networks concentration in their third year.

Students may apply for admission to the CSMN concentration after completing a designated set of foundational courses.

• Advanced program with competitive admissions process
• Requires Departmental approval
• Cohort-based learning model during last 2 years
  • Up to thirty (30) students will be admitted each fall
  • Cohorts will begin Fall 2021
• All four (4) years must be completed at ETSU

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with the Bachelor of Science in Computing with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Modern Networks will have the ability to::

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. 
   Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
3. 
   Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. 
   Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. 
   Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.