As technology expands throughout daily life, so do threats and vulnerabilities. That is why we need you.

HPU’s Cybersecurity degree offered in the Computer Science department teaches you how to discover and investigate attacks like data breaches, malware infections, and software vulnerabilities. You discover how to build firewalls, encrypt data transmissions, and design access controls. Further, you will explore secure software and systems. By the time you graduate you will have the knowledge and skills to help protect organizations from all manner of cyber attacks.

B.S. CYBERSECURITY MAJOR [68 credits]

CSC1710: Intro. to Programming
CSC1720: Advanced Programming with Data
Structures
CSC2212: Database Systems
 CSC2342: Discrete Structures
CSC2410: Computer Systems
CSC2710: Advanced Data Structures with
Algorithm Development
CSC3460: Computer Networks
CSC3810: Intro. to Information Security
CSC3820: Penetration Testing
CSC3940: System Security
CSC4210: Operating Systems
CSC4710: Software Engineering
CSC4820: Reverse Engineering and Malware
Analysis
ECE/PHL2014: Engineering and Technology
Ethics

MTH1410: Calculus I (or MTH1415)
CSC/MTH3010: Cryptography
STS2910: Intro to Statistical Analysis

• 36 iMac workstations
• 10 Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD Epyc II chipsets
• Networking lab pods containing 4 switches, 4 routers, 2 wireless AP
• Over 100TB storage on a private SAN
• Private cloud with more than 300 compute cores and 1.5TB RAM
• Dual 1GB ethernet LANs (blue for defense; red for offense)
• 10GB storage ethernet LAN
• Isolated 1Gbps internet connection

While classroom and lab computers are always available for student use, students often prefer to have their own laptop. If you already have a serviceable laptop, don’t feel like you need to run out and purchase a new one. Check the recommendations below to see if your current computer will do the job. Note that tablets and other lightweight, bare-bones types of computers might be great for taking notes, but they may not be sufficient for actually doing your classwork. 

Laptop computer recommendations: 
• Operating System: macOS 10.13 or newer, or Windows 10 (but not RT or S versions) or newer 
• Processor: Intel Core i5 Processor or higher 
• Memory: 8-16 GB of RAM 
• Storage: 256 GB or larger 
• Network: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking 
• Other: Internal or external webcam, carrying case, headphones, microphone 

An industry-standard Antivirus program is highly recommended (at least a starter subscription is typically included with a new computer). All students have access to Microsoft Office 365 and 1TB of online storage through the university, and networked printers are widely available, so don’t feel compelled to spend on lots of extra hardware/software. 

Again, if you have questions, please ask! Note that the university provides links to some manufacturer’s sites for student discounts. If interested, feel free to visit www.highpoint.edu/welcomeweek/computer-purchases. 

This map illustrates how the courses are related to each other, and which courses are required for your later Cybersecurity courses.