Cybersecurity and Network Management

• Mission Statement

  The Cybersecurity and Network Management Department is committed to providing the highest quality undergraduate programs while preparing students to assume roles in decision making, leadership, research, and service to community and business.
   
  The department assists students in developing, communicating, and applying knowledge for the technical and professional world as well as gaining a desire for lifelong learning.

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Certificates

    At the end of their study at WSU, students completing the Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate of Proficiency or Network Security Technology Certificate of Proficiency will:

    • Possess an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    • Possess an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    • Possess an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgment in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    • Possess an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to support the delivery, use, and management of information systems with an information systems environment.

     

    Computer Science learning outcomes associated with the Network Technologies Certificate:

    • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics    
    • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements    
    • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems    
    • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior    
    • Analyze local and global impact of computing    
    • Engage in continuing professional development    
    • Use current techniques, skills, and tools    
    • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory     
    • Apply design and development principles     
       
  • Associate Degree

    At the end of their study at WSU, students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Network Management Technology will:

    • Possess an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    • Possess an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    • Possess an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgment in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    • Possess an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to support the delivery, use, and management of information systems with an information systems environment.

       

      Computer Science learning outcomes associated with the AAS in Network Management Technology:

      • Applying knowledge of computing and mathematics
      • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements
      • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems
      • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior
      • Analyze local and global impact of computing
      • Engage in continuing professional development
      • Use current techniques, skills, and tools
      • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory

       

      Web and User Experience learning outcomes associated with the AAS in Network Management Technology:

      • Technology Knowledge and Skills
      • Implementation of Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills
      • Knowledge of ethics and professionalism
      • Produce industry-standard websites and multimedia projects

       

      Professional Sales learning outcomes associated with the AAS in Network Management Technology:

      • Supervision skills
      • Interpersonal relationship Skills
      • Planning and organization skills

       

      Electronics Engineering Technology learning outcomes associated with the AAS in Network Management Technology:

      • An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools to analyze AC, DC, digital, and microprocessor based circuits
      • An ability to conduct measurements using modern lab equipment and analyze and interpret experimental results in lab reports, using the results to make improvements
      • An ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems with electronic circuits or electronic systems
         
  • Bachelor Degree

    At the end of their study at WSU, students completing the Bachelor of Science in Network Management Technology will:

    • Possess an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    • Possess an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    • Possess an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgment in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    • Possess an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
    • Possess an ability to support the delivery, use, and management of information systems with an information systems environment.

• Curriculum Grid

• Program and Contact Information

  The Cybersecurity and Network Management Program is in the School of Computing in the College of Engineering Applied Science and Technology (EAST) at Weber State University (WSU). Students have the following degree options:

  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Network Management, Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Network Management, Minor in Cybersecurity and Network Management, Network Security Technology Certificate of Proficiency, Network Technologies Certificate of Proficiency, and Cybersecurity Essentials Certifcate of Proficiency
  • Students learn to install, configure, and secure data and voice networks. Students will learn how to install, administer, and secure operating systems in diverse virtual and physical systems. Industry leading software and hardware from partners that include Microsoft, Amazon, VMWare, and Cisco will be used for interactive lab work to introduce, reinforce, and evaluate key concepts. Students will explore cyber ethics, cyber policies, compliance, and risk management. Students will participate in an internship in an information technology department or complete a rigorous cybersecurity and network management related project.
  • Graduates in this major may work in the sybersecurity and information technology industry.  Jobs may focus on local area networks, fiber optics, firewalls, router configuration protocols, cloud environments, online databases, wireless networking, voice technology, and network security.

   

  Contact information:

  Andrew Drake
  Phone: 801.395.3477
  Email: andrewdrake@weber.edu

   

• Assessment Plan

  Course Assessment Schedule

  Course	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026	2026-2027	2027-2028
  NET 2210 Linux Systems Administration	CA/RI	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 2415 Cisco TCP/IP Routing Protocols and Router		CA/RI	Imp			CA/RI
  NET 2435 Cisco Advanced LAN and WAN Switching and Routing Theory and Design		CA/RI	Imp			CA/RI
  NET 3300 Advanced LAN Security Management			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 4740 Security Vulnerabilities and Instrusion Mitigation			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 1400 Introduction to Cyber Defense and Ethics				CA/RI	Imp
  NET 2300 Ibtroduction to LAN Management	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 2310 Network Server Administration	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 3210 Cloud Architecture and Security				CA/RI	Imp
  NET 3550 Supervising Information Technology	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 3710 Switching and Transmission Network Systems Management	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 3730 Survey of Information Security Policies	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 4700 Data and Voice Network Design	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 4740 Security Vulnerabilities and Intrusion Mitigation	Imp			CA/RI	Imp
  NET 2200 Cybersecurity and System Fundamentals					CA/RI	Imp
  NET 2500 Practical Cybersecurity Infrastructure					CA/RI	Imp
  NET 3720 Wireless Networking and Security					CA/RI	Imp
  NET 4760 Network Management Technology Internship					CA/RI	Imp
  NET 4790 Network Management Technology Senior Project					CA/RI	Imp

  CA/RI - Course Assessment and Recommended Improvements
  Imp - Implement Improvements
  
  
  Each course is reviewed by the course committee that is assigned at the department level. Assignment, assessments, and other class activities are tied to learning outcomes identified on the curriculum grid. The instructors of the course will use grading information from these selections to provide quantitative data when possible. Evidence of learning for a specific student learning outcome is deemed successful if the associated assessment measure is 80% or above. The curriculum committee will use the measured outcomes, feedback from the instructors, and student feedback to identify possible areas of improvement. In the case of major curriculum changes, feedback from the program's Industry Advisory Committee may be sought.
• Assessment Report Submissions

  2023-24
  2021-22
  2019-20 - Conducted Program Review
  2017
  2016
  2015

• Program Review

  2019-2020
   

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.