Potsdam — As our dependence on the Internet continues to rapidly grow, so does the need to protect our online world. Clarkson University is rising to meet this challenge by offering a new master's degree in cybersecurity.
The new STEM designation program offers an interdisciplinary approach that gives students a variety of options. The Cybersecurity degree is a joint effort between the Department of Computer Science, which has strengths in computing fundamentals and computer and network security, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, which complements Computer Science with strengths in hardware security and biometrics. Researchers from across the university bring applied expertise in cybersecurity, software security, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pattern recognition.
“The need for cybersecurity professionals is constantly increasing, and Clarkson offers a unique interdisciplinary program that brings cohesiveness to the computer science and computer engineering research and education already occurring on campus. ,” said Michel Crimi, dean of the graduate school. .
“Our students will have the opportunity to work on relevant issues during their time here and will have a network of industry-focused partners when they are ready to take the next step.”
The depth and scope of research in the cybersecurity field already conducted by Clarkson University faculty will help enhance the education of students entering the program. Clarkson faculty regularly work on research projects related to internet and mobile device security, AI risk management, forensic software, border security, and airport security, as well as cryptographic protocol validation and cybersecurity education research. Masu.
This research has created and will continue to develop lasting partnerships with government partners. Clarkson faculty have played key roles in security-related projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Forensic and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Clarkson also works closely with industry partners to develop themes that are relevant to what we are experiencing in the real world today.
Throughout the program experience, students gain hands-on opportunities with respected government partnerships such as the Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR), collaborations with the Department of Defense DFBA and other related agencies, and industry partners who rely on Clarkson. can do. High quality research and development cooperation.
Students in Clarkson's cybersecurity program have access to a variety of resources, including the Clarkson Open Source Institute (COSI). COSI was founded in fall 2001 to promote open source software (OSS) and provide equipment and support for student projects.
COSI students have won numerous awards in international open source computing competitions such as IBM's Linux Scholar Challenge and Unisys Tuxmaster Invitational. Several members have published the book Running Xen, and others have completed internships and co-ops at companies such as his Google, GE, VMware, Lockheed Martin, IBM, C-Speed, SRC, AIS, etc. doing.
For more information about Clarkson University's cybersecurity degree program, visit clarkson.edu/cybersecurity.
