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The software, web, and computer security specialization equips you with skills for safeguarding data, networks, applications, and systems. This focus area is offered to both computer science and computer information systems students, providing training in the security methods employed by businesses, industries, and government agencies. The curriculum addresses network protection, encryption, and various cybersecurity challenges, building upon your knowledge of web technologies, systems, programming, networking, and related technical subjects.
Upon completing your degree, you'll have gained:
Hands-on research and collaborative work in intimate classroom settings
Internship possibilities with leading organizations including Walgreens, Caterpillar, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, ProducePro, and Illinois Mutual Insurance
A comprehensive senior-year project partnering with a local business
Professional growth opportunities through the Association for Computing Machinery student chapter, including networking events, career workshops, and coding competitions