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Cyber Security Minor

The Cyber Security Minor offers students an in-depth understanding of the technologies and practices used to secure digital environments. This minor focuses on core areas of network security, information protection, ethical hacking, and the use of AI in cybersecurity. It is
designed to complement various majors by providing the essential skills needed to protect systems from malicious threats and vulnerabilities.

Required Courses - 18 Credits

  1. ITE 215: Computer Networks (or CSC 315A: Computer Networks and Data Communications) (4 credits)

  2. ITE 315: Information Security (or CSC 435: Computer and Network Security) (4 credits)

  3. ITE 335: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (3 credits)

  4. ITE 345: Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques (4 credits)

  5. ITE 445: AI for Cybersecurity (3 credits)

Contact Information

Salem State University

Computer Science Department

MH 207

352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970-5353

Chairperson:  Dr. Manish Wadhwa

Email: mwadhwa@salemstate.edu

Phone: 978.542.2627

Department Office Administration:

Donna Folino

Phone: 978-542-6256

Department Fax: 978-542-7048

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