Technical Foundations
Students develop competencies in networking, operating systems, scripting, security fundamentals, Linux, cryptography, and cybersecurity operations.
Curriculum
Program Outcomes
Intended academic, workforce, and institutional outcomes of the proposed degree.
Applied Workforce Readiness
The curriculum supports internships, entry-level cyber roles, network defense, SOC workflows, incident response, and security operations practice.
AI Literacy for Cybersecurity
Students gain exposure to machine learning, AI systems, automation, and secure, responsible AI concepts relevant to modern organizations.
Governance and Risk Awareness
Students learn legal, ethical, regulatory, and governance concepts, including responsible AI and alignment with frameworks such as NIST.
Transfer and Long-Term Growth
The program supports academic continuation while also providing a strong practical base for students entering the workforce directly.
Institutional Value
Positions SUNY Ulster with a modern, visible, workforce-relevant program that reflects current technological change and future academic opportunity.