The Program
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand throughout the industry and government sectors. The cybersecurity program provides graduates with a thorough understanding of the technologies used to provide and secure modern network and computing infrastructures. Students can expect a rigorous curriculum that provides a firm basis for success in the emerging and rapidly growing fields of cybersecurity and information assurance. Core coursework provides a solid foundation in information security principles, data communications networks, and computer system security, while the wide range of electives enables students to tailor their program to their career interests and goals.
Zackary Nisbet ’23
Alumni Spotlight
Zackary secured an internship with Wolfspeed, one of the world’s leaders in semiconductor wafer fabrication, working at their facilitiy located adjacent to SUNY Poly’s campus in Utica, NY. That experience led him to transfer to SUNY Poly, which has a strong partnership with the company. He became a recipient of the Wolfspeed Scholarship, awarded to students who have a passion for innovation and collaboration. Unique benefits of the scholarship include professional mentorship from an individually assigned Wolfspeed employee, as well as exclusive networking opportunities with professionals in the company. For SUNY Poly students interested in semiconductors and cybersecurity, Nisbet has the following advice:
“If
you want work experience, take advantage of the university’s partnership with companies like Wolfspeed.”
– Zackary Nisbet ’23, BS in Cybersecurity
The need for cybersecurity experts is expanding! The median annual wage is $120,360 and employment is expected to grow by 33% by 2033. 33%
Faculty
The faculty in the cybersecurity program includes both cybersecurity researchers and IT professionals. The research faculty provide strong theoretical knowledge, while the practitioners give students a hands-on view to the worlds of network/system administration and IT systems security. We believe both are essential to the full development of our graduates.
Faculty expertise and research interests include:
5G networks
Affective computing
Biometrics
Blockchain
Computer vision
Cryptography
Machine learning
Mathematical modeling
Medical image analysis
Pattern recognition
Smart grids
Stochastic processes
Adjunct faculty working within industry bring their expertise from companies and positions including:
• Chief Technology Officer of Discovery at Federal Data Systems
• Manager of Cyber Forensics at Berkshire Hathaway
• Network Security Lead at Assured Information Security
• Principle Engineer at Air Force Research Laboratory
• Senior Engineer at SPAWAR Systems Center
• Senior Security Engineering Officer at Citi
Career Opportunities
Well-prepared cybersecurity professionals are of critical importance to the U.S. as we face increased threats from hackers worldwide and are in high demand throughout the private and government sectors. Diverse opportunities exist in companies of all sizes, in all geographic regions, and in all industries. Growth areas for employment include incident response, penetration testing, and cybersecurity research. Students are introduced to industry mentors as part of their senior capstone experiences, and have the opportunity to engage in solving real-world cybersecurity problems.
What You’ll Study
Calculus
Finite/Discrete Math
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Network Transmission
Technology
Computing Fundamentals
Introduction to Linux
Hardware and Network
Infrastructure
Networking and Information
Systems
Information Assurance Fundamentals
Information Assurance Ethics, Policies and Disaster Recovery
Wireless Systems and Security
Data Network Design
Network Firewalls
Network Intrusion Detection
Digital and Internet Telephony
Internetworking
Computer and Network Forensics
Network Security
Advanced Wireless Security
Alumni Careers
Graduates of the Cybersecurity program have the opportunity to pursue diverse, well-paying careers, and our alumni say they gained many valuable skills through their academic preparation at SUNY Poly. Find more information about alumni employers and alumni job titles online.
