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  • Cybersecurity at UMSL

Addressing the Cybersecurity Talent Gap

At the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), we realize that cybersecurity is both a technical and a management issue. Thus, our innovative cybersecurity programs engender security thinking and skills at the interface of technical and business aspects of cybersecurity.

Choose a cybersecurity program:

Bachelor of Science
Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Strong technical and/or information security management foundations. Choose a Computer Science or Information Systems and Technology emphasis.
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Master of Science
Multidisciplinary Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Suitable for students with various backgrounds and goals. Choose a Information Systems and Technology or Computer Science emphasis.
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Certificates and Minor
Undergraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate, and Minor in Cybersecurity are available for students interested in shorter term programs. Choose a Information Systems and Technology or Computer Science emphasis.
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Excellence in Cybersecurity Education and Research

 

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C)

UMSL is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) for Cyber Defense, administered by the National Security Agency (NSA). UMSL also holds the only Security Policy Development and Compliance focus area designation in the Midwest. Learn more...

Cybersecurity and IT Innovation Lab (CITIL Center)

UMSL is home to the Cybersecurity and Information Technology Innovation Lab (CITIL) which acts as an interdisciplinary center for hands-on education, research, and outreach related to cybersecurity. Our state-of-the-art cybersecurity labs include physical lab facilities and fully virtualized lab environments. Programs are designed to provide hands-on skills to students at all levels. Learn more...

Scholarship Opportunities

Departmental, University, and external (industry/government) scholarship opportunities are available to students pursuing cybersecurity programs. Learn more...

Engaged Faculty

Faculty focus on providing applied cybersecurity skills to students while working on cutting edge research. Learn more...

Industry Advisory Boards

CITIL’s Advisory Board is comprised of leaders and decision-makers in Information Systems, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity who volunteer their time serving as advisors to faculty, students and staff. Learn more...

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Cybersecurity Talent Gap

How large is the cybersecurity workforce gap today? According to (ISC)² research, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals is close to 3.4 million globally.

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US-CERT Current Activity

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STLCyberCon 2022, our Cybersecurity conference was held on November 4, 2022. This is a yearly cybersecurity conference and career expo organized by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This year, the event was held in-person after two years being held virtually. 

All events are free and open to the community at large! Students are especially encouraged to participate.

STLCyberCon - Organized and hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis

 

National Security Agency United States Department of Homeland Security

 

UMSL is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C)

 

 

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