Students apply cybersecurity knowledge and skills in a studio-based environment, working in teams on authentic applied security projects sourced from industry partners. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experiential learning, professional software and security practices, and the communication and collaboration skills needed to deliver real-world solutions.
Chad Williams
Term: Fall 2026
Credits: 3
This class is the pilot of the Central Cyber-Workforce Accelerator effort, aimed at providing students with hands-on experience solving problems that matter to cybersecurity working professionals, from securing complex systems to strengthening governance and defensive practices, and they build the professional competencies and confidence that make them workforce-ready on day one.