You lock your doors at night, keep your valuables in a safe and buy a security system to guard your home. But even behind locked doors, a security risk remains, often as close as your pocket. Computers, phones, tablets, cars, power plants and even thermostats—anything with an IP address—can be a victim of a cyber attack. In a world dependent on technology, protection in cyberspace is increasingly critical. Industries including retail, finance, healthcare and the government are hiring cybersecurity professionals. That’s why Anderson University will launch the cybersecurity programs in the fall of 2020. Anderson University’s new Center for Cybersecurity will offer four new bachelor of science degrees. “Our cybersecurity majors will give students the ability to serve and protect people and resources in cyberspace,” said Dr. Kenneth Knapp, director and professor of cybersecurity programs. In addition to a traditional cybersecurity major, the center is leading the way in cybersecurity programs by offering three interdisciplinary majors: Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Mathematics, and Cybersecurity and Analytics. The cybersecurity programs will also include a minor and non-degree professional certificate. School officials say Dr. Knapp was the right person to found Anderson University’s cybersecurity program.
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“Dr. Knapp is a leader in the field and has built an excellent program, with opportunities for students to pursue a major, minor or professional certificate,” said Provost Dr. Ryan Neal. “Additionally, our program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to pair cybersecurity with criminal justice, analytics or mathematics.” Anderson University’s unique interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity allows students to integrate cybersecurity courses with courses from the School of Public Service and Administration, the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business.
want to keep introducing cutting-edge classes. “ We Our classes will help catapult students into great jobs after they graduate from Anderson. ” — Dr. Kenneth J. Knapp
Professor and Director, Center for Cybersecurity
“We are not only including technical cybersecurity courses in the programs, but we are also including courses like risk management and regulatory compliance,” Dr. Knapp said. “Cybersecurity is not just a technology problem. You also have to address issues regarding people in the workplace. Our programs are going to provide a holistic approach to cybersecurity.”
