The center will also advance research, discovery and development of the tools to assist consumers, corporations, nonprofits, utilities, and the military find the solutions needed to solve the many challenges presented by cyber attacks. The forthcoming degree programs will be designed for working professionals, and will be taught by USD faculty and cyber professionals who bring decades of current and real-world experience to their students. The Cyber IT Leadership degree will be available fully online. “There simply is no other university bringing together this kind of expertise and offering so many different degrees, programs, and access points like USD’s center does,” said Lemon.Ī private event to launch the new center is planned for this summer at the university.Ĭurrently in the planning approval stage, the center is preparing to support a Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering offered by USD’s School of Engineering and a Master of Science in Cyber Security Information Technology Leadership offered by the university. Lemon said the community can access USD’s cyber security expertise through degree and certificate programs, inviting USD’s cyber experts to participate in projects focusing on the evaluation and development of their own systems and strategies to mitigate cyber threats, and developing internal leadership on cyber security IT, cyber security law, forensics and incident response.
“The center’s activities will encompass education and training through a full range of educational opportunities.
“What makes our new center unique is its comprehensive focus on all aspects of cyber security,” said Jason Lemon, dean of Professional and Continuing Education at USD. The University of San Diego on Tuesday announced plans to launch the Center for Cyber Security Engineering and Technology to combat cyber threats through education, training and research. University of San Diego to Launch Center to Combat Cyber Threats Will be key player in the San Diego’s efforts to be recognized as the National Center of Cyber Security Excellence The center will be a key player in the San Diego region’s efforts to be recognized as the National Center of Cyber Security Excellence, a goal the City of San Diego has established.