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Computer security, commonly known as cybersecurity, is an area of computing aimed at protecting computers and the information they contain from major disruption or theft. With more devices than ever connected to the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), security is more important than ever before. Learn about cyber attacks and how to defend and prevent them, as well as the ethical implications of security.

The requirements on this page are currently in flux and do not accurately reflect the most recent calendar changes for the 2025-26 calendar year.

Please refer to the Computing Major Modular Degree Plan for the new requirements. Students already enrolled in previous plans can continue to follow the requirements laid out in those plans, but new students may no longer enroll in those plans.

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