Independent Research in Cybersecurity

Catalog description

This course is an immersive undergraduate research internship in cybersecurity, where students undertake self-initiated projects under faculty guidance. Open to cybersecurity juniors and seniors, this course emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on, real-world projects proposed by either the instructor or students themselves. In teams assembled based on project interests, students spend the semester implementing and presenting their cybersecurity solutions. The course culminates in showcasing research findings in appropriate venues (e.g., CEHC Showcase). Through applied learning, students synthesize knowledge, apply skills to real-world challenges, and cultivate professionalism, contributing to their readiness for future careers in cybersecurity. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 credits with permission of department. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.