Collaboration on Cybersecurity program between California University and Shippensburg University Weifeng Chen Dept. of Math, Computer Science and Information Systems California University, California, PA Jeonghwa Lee Department of Computer Science and Engineering Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 2014 Academic Innovation Conference: Learning Communities in the Disciplines Shippensburg, PA
Outline Collaboration background Definition of cybersecurity Economics of cybersecurity Demands on cybersecurity work field Employment outlook Cal U proposed master on cybersecurity
Collaboration background Program proposal for Cybersecurity from Cal U Initiated in 2012 Targeted as a Professional Science Master degree in 2013 Letter of intent submitted to PASSHE in May 2013 Full proposal submitted in June 2014 Ship CS MS revision was approved in spring 2014 Approved by Cal U Council of Trustee on 09/23/14 Approved by PASSHE Board of Governors on 10/9/14
Collaboration between Cal U & Ship U Proposed cybersecurity program is pure online 30 credits: 24 required + 6 elective Principle courses: PSC 600: Operating Systems (3 credits) PSC 640: Computer Networking (3 credits) PSC 755: Wireless Network and Security (3 credits) PSM 645: Applied Cryptography (3 credits) PSC 735: Biometrics (3 credits) PSC 745: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment (3 credits)
Cyber Security Concentration at Ship CSC534 Computer Security PSC735 Biometrics PSC745 Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment PSC755 Wireless Network and Security
What is Cybersecurity? Cyberspace: A global domain consisting of the interdependent network of information systems infrastructures including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers. Cybersecurity: The ability to protect or defend the use of cyberspace from cyber attacks.
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is for protecting information such as computers, programs, and data from unintended access, change, and damage, and implementing policies and procedures for recovery from breaches and data losses
Economics of Cybersecurity The global cybersecurity market is expected to reach $120.1 billion by 2017 and grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.3% from 2012 to 2017. In 2011, North America accounted for about 40.1% of the global revenue in the field, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2012 to 2017.
Cyber attack accidents Number of cyber attack incidents reported by federal agencies
Annualized cost of cybercrime Median is is $9.1 million an increase from last year s median value of $6.2. Mean value is $11.6 million, an increase of $2.6 million
Funding and deals on cybersecurity
Demands President Obama in 2012 urged the Congress to pass cyber security legislation, which according to him is a key step forward in securing the country against increased cyber threat. The government needs to hire at least 10,000 experts in the near future and the private sector needs four times that number. [1] Pittsburgh area is the second most difficult region in Mid- East to find cybersecurity workers Washington, D.C. region has the greatest job growth with five year gains of more than 250% in Richmond, VA [1]. Cybersecurity experts needed to meet growing demand, by Alexander Fitzpatrick, May 29, 2012
Employment outlook National employment projection 2010-2012
Employment outlook (cont.) Mid-east employment projection 2010-2012
Employment outlook (cont.) PA employment projection 2010-2012
Professional Science of Master (PSM) Demands of PSM, celebrating 300 in Oct 2013
Professional Science of Master (PSM) Demands of PSM, celebrating 300 in Oct 2013 One of the most important innovations in graduate science education [2] Graduates of PSM programs are in demand by banks, insurance and financial companies needing financial mathematicians; [3] [2]. Needed: Support for Professional Science Master's Degrees by Michael Teitelbaum and Carol Lynch, published in August 2010 for the Chronicle of Higher Education [3]. Science Professionals: Master's Education for a Competitive World (2008) published by National Research Council
Uniqueness of the Program no cybersecurity program had been affiliated with PSM no PASSHE universities currently offer a master s degree (PSM or other) in cybersecurity Information Security master s offered by East Stroudsburg University
Program outcomes PEO1: Possess a depth of knowledge in current cybersecurity practices PEO2: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents; PEO3: Utilize business and management competence to excel in employment in a specialized field of information security PEO4: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to specify, design, implement, and/or communicate solutions to cybersecurity challenges PEO5: Work effectively in individual and group oriented settings PEO6: Communicate effectively in the professional environment in individual and group situations PEO7: Participate in lifelong learning to remain current with trends in the profession
Student Learning Outcomes SO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge in computer networking, security and cryptography for industry, SO2: Integrate principles and techniques of risk analysis, project planning and change management in the development of information security strategies, SO3: Describe how to provide message privacy, integrity, authentication and non-repudiation using network security practices and infrastructure hardening techniques, SO4: Integrate project development skills in producing a security system, SO5: Function effectively as a member or a leader on a technical team, SO6: Address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity, and SO7: Commitment to lifelong learning in the cybersecurity environment.
Curriculum
Curriculum Required Courses (18 credits): PSC 600: Operating Systems (3 credits) PSC 640: Computer Networking (3 credits) PSC 755: Wireless Network and Security (3 credits) PSM 645: Applied Cryptography (3 credits) PSM 799: PSM Capstone Course (6 credits) Professional Skills (6 credits): PSM 675: Project Management (3 credits) PRF 760: Leadership and Professional Development (3 credits) Elective Courses (6 credits): Choose 2 courses from the following PSC 735: Biometrics (3 credits) PSM 721: Database Management (3 credits) PSC 745: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment (3 credits)