Welcome to Cyber-Security@BYU

What is Cyber-Security?

Simply put, Cyber-Security is how we protect information and services provided by computer systems, and the systems themselves.  As a society, we have become almost dependent on technology be it a desktop computer at the office, a power station control system, a smartphone, or even a car.  With many of these devices connected through the Internet, the security and assurance of information is becoming more and more important.

See a recent White House presentation on Cyber-Security here.

Cyber-Security at BYU

BYU offers a complete Cyber-Security curriculum encompassing Information Assurance and Security, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking and Secure Systems Administration.  These courses cover the three basic principles of Cyber-Security: Prepare, Defend and Act.

Although the Cyber-Security emphasis is offered by the Information Technology program, this portal is designed to be a resource to all students and faculty interested in Cyber-Security.  Computer Science and Information Systems in particular also offer security related courses.  All emphasis courses are available to Computer Science, Information Systems and other engineering students who have completed the necessary pre-requisites.  This emphasis is also available to those taking an IT Minor.