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Cybersecurity

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In this digital age of business and communication, cyber threats are on the rise.

The Cybersecurity major prepares you for a career helping to safeguard organizations from cyberattacks. In the Cybersecurity major, you will learn fundamental IT and computer skills, while emphasizing information security, risk mitigation, and data analytics. You will learn how to identify security risks, understand programming languages, and be able to develop risk management strategies. Course topics include national security policy, cyber investigation, and vulnerability testing.

Program Features

  • Develop your skills in technology, critical thinking, analysis, ethics, and oral and written communications.

  • Complete at least one industry-relevant internship in industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and retail.

  • Learn skills for needed to take on management positions in this expanding industry.

  • Be ready to earn CompTIA certifications: CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, CSA+, and CompTIA Network+

  • Lasell University is proud to partner with Rize Education, an innovative organization that expands higher education through high-quality, 100% online courses developed in collaboration with industry experts. This partnership enables Lasell to offer cutting-edge curriculum in emerging fields, equipping students with in-demand skills and certifications that enhance their career prospects. Designed to complement Lasell’s core academic programs, Rize courses deliver real-world learning experiences aligned with current workforce needs and future industry trends—keeping students competitive in today’s rapidly evolving job market. The fully online format also provides the flexibility to learn on their own schedule, without compromising the rigorous learning outcomes of in-person classes.

  • Depending on interest and course selection, students may take anywhere from three to six online courses throughout the program.

Why Choose the Cybersecurity Major at Lasell?

What You'll Learn

From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan. 

Courses and Sample 4-Year Plan

This example four-year plan is provided as a broad framework that you can follow in order to complete your degree within four years. Be sure to always consult your academic advisor before registering for classes.

CYBS102X
Introduction to Cybersecurity

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of cybersecurity. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of protecting information systems, including the basics of network security, cryptography, risk management, and ethical hacking. The course covers common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, as well as strategies for defense and mitigation. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, students will gain practical skills in identifying and responding to cyber incidents. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and be prepared to pursue further studies or careers in the field.

This course, built in collaboration with Google, provides a gentle, but thorough, introduction to programming using Python. You will learn the core concepts and techniques needed to create programs and perform basic data analysis. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to pursue further study in computer science and unlock more advanced programming courses. This online class has optional live sessions.

In this course, students gain understanding of and confidence in strategies for effective writing by composing and reading in a variety of genres. The course emphasizes writing as a process and focuses on the rhetorical choices writers make. Students engage critically with sources by examining how genre, context, purpose, credibility, and bias work together to create meaning and impact audiences. Students who choose to take Writing I Workshop are provided with time during class to work on their writing while the instructor and a writing tutor are present to provide assistance. Students must earn a “C” or higher in order to pass this course

The First Year Seminar (FYS) is part of the Core Curriculum and a requirement for all incoming first year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. The First Year Seminar is a theme-based inquiry course that engages students in a specific area of interest while providing support for a smooth transition into the Lasell University community and the Connected Learning philosophy. Through studying an academic topic, students develop and apply core intellectual skills and receive an introduction to the core knowledge perspectives. At the same time, students connect to the experiences and people that make up the Lasell University Community. Course outcomes are accomplished through engaging activities including reading, writing, class discussions, presentations, team projects, field trips, and exploration of campus resources. Civic engagement and service-learning activities are often part of this course as is participation in the Connected Learning Symposium. Through the seminar, students develop close ties with faculty and peer mentors who serve as advocates for first year students' academic success. Past course titles have included: The Immigrant Experience, Fashion & Film of the 20th Century, The Social History of Rock & Roll, Exploring Cultures & Languages, The Spark of Creativity, Women and Sports, and Latin America: Food And Traditions. This requirement may be fulfilled by taking either FYS103 or HON101 (for students enrolled in the Honors Program).

This course is an introduction to limits, continuity, and methods of differentiation. Application to problems in business management and physical science is emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 203 with a grade of C or better or demonstrated competency through placement testing. Restrictions: not open to students who have completed MATH 206, or any 300 level mathematics courses.

Explores network structures, protocols, and tools with a focus on defending networks against attacks. Students will build and secure a simulated network. Prerequisite: CYBS102

This course provides students with the fundamental skills and concepts required to maintain, support, and work efficiently with personal computers. It will assist students in preparing for the Digital Transformation. The course is organized around the five important uses of technology in business – IT concepts, Infrastructure, Applications and Software Development, Database fundamentals, and Security and Cloud Computing

This course is a continuation of Writing I and focuses on research and public writing. Theme-based courses provide students with lenses to explore issues of interest and develop their reading, research, and writing skills. Students work with a topic of their choice, broadly based on the course theme. Assignments build upon each other, lead up to a researched position paper, and culminate in a public piece. Students who choose to take Writing II Workshop are provided with time during class to work on their writing while the instructor and a writing tutor are present to provide assistance. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in order to pass this course. Prerequisite: WRT 101

KP (Knowledge Perspective) Course

KP (Knowledge Perspective) Course

CYBS220X
Digital Forensics & Incident Response

This course focuses on the techniques and methodologies used in digital forensics and incident response. Students will learn how to investigate and analyze cyber incidents, collect and preserve digital evidence, and develop effective response strategies. The course covers various aspects of digital forensics, including data acquisition, analysis of file systems, network forensics, and malware analysis. Students will also explore incident response frameworks and best practices for managing and mitigating cyber incidents. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will gain hands-on experience in conducting forensic investigations and responding to security breaches.

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats companies face on a daily basis, and they are constantly looking for new hires to help protect them. In this course, you will get a firsthand look at the methods used to commit cybercrimes. You will also learn how governments detect, investigate, and stop these crimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. This online class has optional live sessions.

This is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include: data analysis, and graphical methods of describing data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 106 with a grade of C or better or demonstrated competency through placement testing and ENG 102.

KP (Knowledge Perspective) Course

KP (Knowledge Perspective) Course

A course that covers fundamental mathematical concepts from modern algebra, number theory, and other areas of mathematics. Provides a foundation for the understanding of classical encryption systems and modern encryption methods. Emphasis on the mathematical underpinnings germane to cryptology. Prepares students for advanced study of modern cryptography. Experience implementing encryption, decryption and crypt-analytic methods on a variety of systems. Prerequisites: DSCI102, MATH208 and MATH209.

Quantitative statistical tools for modern data analysis are used across a range of disciplines and industries to guide organizational, societal and scientific advances. Using data sets from across a variety of fields, the focus will be on applications and analysis. Topics include two sample confidence intervals, Chi Square tests, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, non- parametric tests, sampling, and simulation. Prerequisite: Math 208 or Math 209

In this project-based course, students explore a social or intellectual problem using at least two knowledge perspectives. Faculty and students follow a collaborative process of exploration, discussion, and problem solving that integrates knowledge perspectives and core intellectual skills.

This course focuses on the concepts, terminology and practice of network security. Topics include the fundamental goals of network security and practical applications of wired and wireless network security techniques such as applications of cryptology in network protocols, authentication, access control, network security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems, incident response, log analysis, honeypots and honeynets. Prerequisites: DSCI102 and DSCI103.

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CYBS102X
Introduction to Cybersecurity

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of cybersecurity. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of protecting information systems, including the basics of network security, cryptography, risk management, and ethical hacking. The course covers common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, as well as strategies for defense and mitigation. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, students will gain practical skills in identifying and responding to cyber incidents. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and be prepared to pursue further studies or careers in the field.

Explores network structures, protocols, and tools with a focus on defending networks against attacks. Students will build and secure a simulated network. Prerequisite: CYBS102

Introduces methods of gathering, analyzing, and applying cyber threat intelligence to prevent and mitigate security incidents.

Choose an Elective or Minor course

Choose an Elective or Minor course

This course explores the intersection of law, technology, and ethics in the digital age. Students will examine key legal frameworks, regulatory challenges, and ethical dilemmas arising from rapid technological innovation. Topics include data privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, digital contracts, cybercrime, artificial intelligence governance, and online speech regulation. Through case studies and critical analysis, students will learn to evaluate the ethical dimensions of technology use and understand how evolving legal standards shape cyberspace behavior. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to navigate complex cyberlaw issues and apply ethical reasoning to real-world digital environments.

This course will address the interaction between the lives we lead and the application of traditional (and some nontraditional) ethical theories and principles to important decision points in our lives. Students will take on real-life ethical problems and dilemmas for each class; each student will be responsible for presenting a number of issues, as well as for guiding the discussion of those issues in class. The problems we address will largely span a lifetime of experiences and concerns. Students will also write several papers that evaluate formal arguments, using standard tools of critical thinking and philosophy. The course is discussion based, so a willingness to read carefully, to think critically, and to engage in classroom presentations and discussions is essential. Prerequisite: Junior standing, MDSC203 & ENG102.

Examines cloud computing architecture, risk mitigation, and cloud-specific security protocols across major providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Choose an Elective or Minor course

Choose an Elective or Minor course

Capstone
CYBS400X

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Equips students with hands-on experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing. Topics include reconnaissance, scanning, and vulnerability exploitation.Prerequisite: CYBS110

Explores cryptographic foundations of blockchain, decentralized applications, and the security challenges of cryptocurrencies.

Choose an Elective or Minor course

This course gives students real-world experience working in the field of cybersecurity. Students will intern with companies, government agencies, or other organizations to apply what they've learned in class to real cybersecurity tasks. During the internship, students may help with things like protecting networks, finding security problems, responding to cyber threats, or following security rules and policies. The goal is to build hands-on skills and understand how cybersecurity works in a professional setting. Students will also complete assignments like keeping a journal, attending check-ins, and writing a final report about what they learned.

Investigates emerging technologies such as quantum computing, AI in cybersecurity, and future cyber policy frameworks.

Choose an Elective or Minor course

Choose an Elective or Minor course

This example four-year plan is provided as a broad framework that you can follow in order to complete your degree within four years. Be sure to always consult your academic advisor before registering for classes.

4-Year Plan
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"I was a cybersecurity and AI intern where I contributed to projects by conducting risk assessment, researching responsible AI safeguards and best practices, and introducing product features.”

Gina Accardi '26

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Career Outlook

Our students have interned with:

  • qBotica
  • MIT Lincoln Labs
  • KarmicVerse
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