Cybersecurity Community Support

Catalog description

This senior-level course offers a unique, experiential learning opportunity for students to apply cybersecurity principles in real-world scenarios. Students will engage in a cybersecurity clinic, collaborating with non-profits (or other organizations advised by the instructor) to assess and enhance their digital security posture. This course provides essential support to organizations with limited resources while equipping students with practical skills, contributing to a talent pipeline for cyber civil defense. Students will work on-site with a non-profit, small/medium business, or other organization to provide cybersecurity and technology support. At least 120 hours/semester are required. Students will also meet with a faculty supervisor throughout the semester and complete a final presentation of their work. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 credits with permission of department. All service-based opportunities must be reviewed and approved by the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning prior to registration. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.