Cyber Security Systems, Bachelor of Science

Learning Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the B.S. in Cyber Security Systems program should, within a few years of graduation:

• Attain meaningful positions toward successful careers in Cyber Security and/or related fields.
• Advance their professional development through self-directed learning and/or graduate study.
• Practice Cyber Security professionally and with specific regard to ethical and societal responsibilities.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to 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.

Topics Covered

Students receive solid foundations in mathematics and programming as well as in computing and Cyber Security course work. Fundamental topics are covered in each of the following area

• Data Security: protection of data at rest, during processing, and in transit.
• Software Security: development and use of software that reliably preserves the security properties of the protected information and systems.
• Component Security: the security aspects of the design, procurement, testing, analysis, and maintenance of components integrated into larger systems.
• Connection Security: security of the connections between components, both physical and logical.
• System Security: security aspects of systems that use software and are composed of components and connections.
• Human Security: the study of human behavior in the context of data protection, privacy, and threat mitigation.
• Organizational Security: protecting organizations from Cyber Security threats and managing risk to support successful accomplishment of the organizations’ missions.
• Societal Security: aspects of Cyber Security that broadly impact society as a whole.
• Advanced Cyber Security topics that build on crosscutting concepts and fundamental topics to provide depth.

Students also may take a minor in conjunction with the B.S. Degree in Cyber Security Systems. The following minors may be of special interest to students majoring in this program:

• Business
• Criminalistics
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Forensics
• Forensics
• Homeland security
• Information technology
• Legal Studies

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
[email protected]

Extracurricular and experiential learning

• Gain an academic and professional edge by joining the St. John’s Association for Computing Machinery student chapter moderated by Joan E. DeBello, EdD., Associate Professor. Members organize cultural and social activities that include training sessions and industry nights. They also regularly participate in national coding competitions.
• To learn more and view our events, please visit our SJU ACM Student Chapter page.
• You also may be eligible for one of the many honor societies available in the Collins College of Professional Studies and at the University. For example, the Collins College of Professional Studies Honor Society recognizes undergraduates who demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in campus, church, or community activities. For more information, please contact Joan E. DeBello, EdD, Associate Professor, at [email protected] or 718-990-2032.

NSA Designated

*As of Jan 28, 2022 the B.S. program in Cyber Security Systems at St. John’s University is validated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Program of Study (PoS) in Cybersecurity through academic year 2027.*Furthermore, as of May 16, 2022, and through academic year 2027, St. John’s University is designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CDE).

Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org