Cybersecurity


Massive data breaches or dangerous cyber attacks are becoming more frequent. Why not fight on the front line in defense of cybersecurity and data integrity?

Our tenacious faculty stay versed on the latest tools and trends and built a strong curriculum to provide the tools, skills, 你需要下定决心赢得胜利(再加上一份好工作).)

You can also earn degrees in Computer Science and 计算机网络管理.

Our graduates work at Booz Allen Hamilton, National Security Agency, RSM McGladrey, John Deere, and others.


Ambrose Advantages

  • 实践学习和实习
  • Facebook信息安全计划
  • 参与的同学和以学生为中心的教师
  • 具有网络安全研究背景的教师

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Our cybersecurity faculty have a background in industry research and will work side-by-side with you as you translate theory, build technical proficiency, 并练习最新的网络攻击防御技术.

阅读我们的网络安全简报(pdf)


Worker Bee
Tim Yara '18

Tim is living his dream. 这并不总是那么容易,但在SAU,他从不独自旅行. Today he is an enterprise systems engineer for SAP, a leading global software company.


关于网络安全计划的更多信息

What will I learn?

Our curriculum 专注于计算机科学和刑事司法, 赋予您恢复丢失或删除数据的技能, 确定非法活动的时间表, 并在服务器受到威胁时进行深入调查.

Courses include programming; network and data communications; forensics; legal and ethical issues; law enforcement; law procedure; evidence; and investigation. 其他计算机专业的课程 Network Administration and Computer Science -可以补充你的网络安全学位.

Internships 给你高质量的实践经验. SAU的学生们在网络中并肩工作, technology, and security experts at a number of regional and national corporations, 包括国家安全局, Deere & 公司,Arconic(原Alcoa)和Genesis Health Systems. In fact, you will have your pick at regional internships since they often have more positions available than students.

我们所有的项目都是由我们的 CIS Alumni Advisory Council. 这些校友都很有名, 成功的IT专业人士和行业领袖来自美国各地.S., and they are invested in the university and care about our students. They provide input and feedback on our curriculum and advise us on industry trends, 这有助于确保你的教育是相关的, strong, 教给你现在和未来成功的技能.

有哪些可能的工作结果?

一家领先的信息安全咨询公司预测将会有3个.到2021年,将有500万个网络安全职位空缺. The same firm predicts the global cost of cybercrime will reach $6 trillion, doubling the cost in 2015. 你有道德,顽强,聪明. You are needed!

As a security analyst, 你的工作是防止数据泄露, 保护存储在系统中的信息, 并创造新的解决方案来防止未来的袭击. Cybersecurity graduates also work in digital investigations and forensics.

In this age of cyber attacks, hacking, and database infiltration, 网络安全对几乎所有类型的公司都至关重要.

What are alumni doing today?

Timothy Yara '18 is an enterprise systems engineer for SAP, a leading global software company. "SAU offers outstanding majors that are specifically driven to the technology field," Tim said. "Within the industry, you will be using the skills you learn in the courses. That's what helped me get where I am today, working for the leading software company in the world."

大卫·布鲁姆08届是苹果公司的软件工程师.他之前曾在Cue和谷歌工作. As an undergraduate at St. Ambrose, 他发现自己在寻找程序中的小故障, 其中一个发现让我在谷歌实习, which ultimately led to a job. 他还在海外Opera实习是最古老的互联网浏览器服务之一.

Faculty

Kevin Lillis, PhD, Chair and Professor

Gary Monnard, PhD, Professor

Travis Eygabroad, Assistant Professor

Degree Requirements

网络安全文学学士学位

除特别注明外,所有课程均为3学分.

CIS Department majors/minors must pass CSCI 140, 250, and 270 with a C or better.

View Cybersecurity courses and descriptions in the online course catalog

计算机与网络安全必修课程(30学分):
CSCI 140计算机科学基础
CSCI 185 Script Programming
CSCI 250网络安全导论
CSCI 270网络与数据通信
CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 375 Network Forensics
计算机与网络安全
CSCI 425 Computer Forensics
计算机中的法律与伦理问题
CSCI 475 Capstone Seminar

必修刑事司法课程(9学分):
CRJU 101刑事司法概论
刑法与诉讼法
CRJU 342刑事证据与调查

Choose two (6 credits):
CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
CSCI 335网络安全和黑客
CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic)
CSCI 480计算机科学专题
CSCI 490计算机科学独立研究
CSCI 499计算机科学实习

Exit Survey
在毕业前的最后一个学期, Cybersecurity majors are required to complete a CIS Department Undergraduate Exit Survey.

阅读在线课程目录中的课程描述

网络安全辅修(24学分)

CIS Department majors/minors must pass CSCI 140, 250, and 270 with a C or better.

计算机与网络安全必修课程(21学分):
CSCI 140计算机科学基础
CSCI 250网络安全入门
CSCI 270网络与数据通信
CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 375 Network Forensics
计算机与网络安全
计算机中的法律与伦理问题

Choose one (3 credits):
CSCI 185 Script Programming
CSCI 425 Computer Forensics
CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic)
*CSCI 480计算机科学专题
*CSCI 490计算机科学独立研究
*CSCI 499计算机科学实习

*仅适用于与安全相关的情况.

Recommended Electives:
CRJU 101刑事司法概论
刑法与诉讼法

NOTE: CNA majors must complete at least three courses (9 credit hours) above the CNA major to receive the Cybersecurity minor.

点击这里阅读网络安全课程描述

Scholarships and Grants

First-Year

St. Ambrose offers excellent scholarships and grants, work-study and other financial aid options! Full-time students may be eligible based on your strong academic performance in college, your talent in fine arts or athletics or your demonstrated financial need as determined by the 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA). SAU的FAFSA学校代码是001889.

2024-2025学年奖学金和助学金

ON CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships

4.0 GPA: $24,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $22,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $20,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $18,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $14,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.入学所需的额外文件和审查.

OFF CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships

4.o GPA: $17,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $16,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $15,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $14,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $13,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.入学所需的额外文件和审查.

ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID

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Pell-eligible Iowa residents, learn more here

Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship: $500 per year
Parent is a St. Ambrose graduate

天主教传统奖学金: $1,000 per year
Students with Catholic religious denomination or plans to graduate from Catholic high school 

Minority Scholarship: $500 per year
Ethnically diverse student

Athletic Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability

Fine Arts Scholarships: varies
在音乐、美术和戏剧方面的表现和能力

信仰学习正义校园事工奖学金: $2,000 per year
Recognition of involvement in church and community service and interest in strengthening faith and growing as a leader in campus ministry

奖学金由未加权的GPA决定, 并且是可再生的四年本科学生. Increases in scholarship awards due to change in GPA will be reviewed until March 1.

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Grants are money that you don't repay, and they can come from government or private sources. SAU receives all financial aid funds directly - including loans and grants - then applies them to your account: once in the fall term and once in the spring term. 助学金可以用来支付你的学费、书本费和住宿费. 你必须每学年申请助学金. If you have any loan funds in excess of your costs, you may receive a refund. If you are a first-time borrower, there is a 30-day hold on your first disbursement. 对于所有这些补助金,您必须完成免费申请 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA) as soon as it is available.


Iowa Tuition Grant
To be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant, you must be a resident of Iowa as defined by the State Board of Regents and currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at an eligible Iowa college or university (SAU is eligible). Iowa College Aid administers need-based college financial aid for Iowans, 比如爱荷华学费补助.
Award: $7,500 maximum

Federal Pell Grant
Awarded to students of the highest need based on how much your family can contribute to your education. The U.S. 教育部设定了一个门槛. Then, when you file your 免费申请联邦学生资助 (FAFSA), it computes where you land within that threshold and determines if you qualify for the grant and for how much.
Award: $6,895 maximum

联邦补充教育机会补助金(FSEOG)
You must file a FAFSA to qualify for a Pell Grant. 此补助金以先到者为准, first-served basis to students who have submitted all required documents for review and in time for the review to be complete. 如果你有资格获得佩尔助学金或SEOG, 这些奖项将出现在你的经济援助奖励信上.
Award: $400 maximum

Federal Work Study
Must secure campus employment.
Award: $2,560

Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant 
Provides aid to students intending to teach in a high-need field at a school that serves low-income families (as determined by the U.S. 教育部或州教育机构). 查看标准和所有细节.
Award: up to $4,000

Outside Scholarships

There are many opportunities to receive scholarships from outside sources, 这里有几个网站,你可以开始研究你的选择:

Another tip: Next time you're on campus, check out the bulletin board outside Student Financial Services where we post more flyers and applications for outside scholarships.


Timothy Yara

Timothy Yara

Bachelor of Arts in 计算机网络管理 and Computer Network Security,Enterprise Systems Engineer,Class of 2018


Tim is living his dream. 这并不总是那么容易,但在SAU,他从不独自旅行. Our faculty challenged him to examine every aspect of the field and build new skills, 他们在蒂姆挣扎的时候支持他. His holistic education, drive, and academic success led to a highly-exclusive internship in Chicago and post-graduation, a full-time position. He is an enterprise systems engineer for SAP, a leading global software company.

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计算机与信息科学
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Davenport, IA 52803
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