Cybersecurity
Empowering Tomorrow’s Cyber Strategists. In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is the shield protecting our information, privacy and critical systems. As a cybersecurity major, you’ll gain the technical expertise to defend against digital threats, explore the ethical and legal sides of security, and build the communication skills to help organizations manage risk with confidence.
Industry Preparedness. As a graduate armed with both cybersecurity and IT skills, you’ll be positioned for career opportunities and growth with various industry certifications (Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Forensic Examiner)
Hands-On Experiences. You’ll tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through courses like “Modern Cybersecurity” and “Cyber Forensics,” where you’ll learn network security and password management tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, Snort, LastPass and 1Password.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Cybersecurity program.
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Cyber Strategists. In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is the shield protecting our information, privacy and critical systems. As a cybersecurity major, you’ll gain the technical expertise to defend against digital threats, explore the ethical and legal sides of security, and build the communication skills to help organizations manage risk with confidence.
Industry Preparedness. As a graduate armed with both cybersecurity and IT skills, you’ll be positioned for career opportunities and growth with various industry certifications (Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Forensic Examiner)
Hands-On Experiences. You’ll tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through courses like “Modern Cybersecurity” and “Cyber Forensics,” where you’ll learn network security and password management tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, Snort, LastPass and 1Password.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Cybersecurity program.
Earn your bachelor’s degree faster with our reduced credit option—just 95 credits instead of 120. These programs include the same core curriculum and major requirements, allowing students to complete their degree in as little as three years, depending on individual progress and transfer credits.
View a sample program plan for our accelerated pathway in Cybersecurity.
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Kristen Carioti, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Phone: (414) 930-3419
Email: cariotk@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Economics, Business Analytics, Personal Finance, Business Communication
Alexis Outlaw, MSM, SHRM-CP
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Phone: (414) 930-3496
Email: outlawal@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Human Resources, Business, Leadership
Marmy Clason, Ph.D.
Professor of Communications and Division Chair: Business, Communication and Technology
Phone: (414) 930-3143
Email: clasonm@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Gender and organizational communication, intercultural communication
Daryl "Bo" DeDeker, Ed.D., CPA
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Phone: (414) 930-3504
Email: dedekerd@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Accounting
Eloise Germic
Assistant Professor, Communication
Phone: (414) 930-3369
Email: germice@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Communication, Media, Digital Storytelling
Elise Georgeson
Assistant Professor, Web Design & Development
Phone: (414) 930-3294
Email: georgese@mtmary.edu
Expertise: UX research, Product Design, Web Strategy
There is a soaring demand for cybersecurity professionals and the potential earnings. In addition, the field has a zero-percent unemployment rate and a substantial number of unfilled positions. There are high future salaries as well after gaining experience and additional certifications.
Graduates with a cybersecurity major can work in jobs like security engineer, security consultant, incident responder, security auditor or security architect. They may be employed in various industries such as finance, healthcare, government, technology or defense, where protecting sensitive information and systems from cyber threats is critical.
According to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cybersecurity professionals is $124,900.
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