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Become a Leader in Cybersecurity this Fall

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, By Matt Wheeler
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College of Engineering and Computer ScienceCybersecurityOffice of Veteran and Military AffairsROTCStudents

collage of photos with words Syracuse University Cybersecurity SemesterIn today’s hyperconnected world, cyber attacks on our institutions and personal information are increasing. Governments and industries alike need well-trained experts to protect us.

This fall, the Cybersecurity Semester (CSS) returns to Syracuse University to teach computer science and computer engineering students from institutions across the country to become leaders in cybersecurity.

Designed by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, the CSS is an 18-credit semester in which students gain technical expertise from cybersecurity leaders and practitioners through hands-on experiences. Participants learn to identify and analyze system vulnerabilities, assess risks, develop countermeasures and secure systems, and deliver software that has verifiable assurance properties.

The CSS is open to qualified Syracuse University students, as well as ROTC scholarship cadets from other colleges and universities. This year, SU is offering the CSS on a cost-neutral basis for up to 10 ROTC candidates from academic institutions outside of Syracuse University. SU’s cybersecurity programs have been named the best in the country for veterans and military-connected families by Military Times two years running.

Participants will attend a leadership development seminar, gain priority access to an internship with the U.S. Air Force, attend retreats and visit the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

“Students in the CSS learn the theory, tools and practices to verify the security and integrity of operations formally. This capability is the basis for assuring missions in cyber physical space no matter the application. There is no other program like this in the nation,” says Professor Shiu-Kai Chin.

The CSS consists of a core course load, electives and professional development. Core ABET-accredited courses include CIS 400: Certified Security by Design, CSE 484: Introduction to Computer and Network Security, and CIS 487: Access Control, Security, and Trust. Electives are tailored to individual student needs and interests. Professional preparation includes an internship and leadership development.

Students must be seniors or juniors in a computer science or computer engineering undergraduate program with an appropriate level of prior coursework and a preferred GPA of 3.3 or higher. They must also have experience with Discrete mathematics, programming experience in a high-level language and familiarity with Linux at the command-line level. It may also require a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status to be eligible for internship opportunities, an optional part of the program.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST on March 17, 2019. To apply, please send the following in a single PDF file to cyberengineering@syr.edu:

  • Resume
  • Unofficial college transcripts (including transfer credits)
  • A 100-word biography (include hobbies, interest and goals) with a recent headshot photograph

A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or faculty member must also be sent to  cyberengineering@syr.edu directly from the reference by the deadline. For ROTC cadets, a letter of reference from ROTC detachment leadership is also acceptable. Admission notifications will be sent in April.

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