INSC FAQ

The overall space of information security/cybersecurity challenges is not confined to one traditional topic area such as computer science but encompasses issues of (at least) software, hardware, policy, education, finance, psychology, ethics, communication, and linguistics. Many real world information security challenges require interdisciplinary approaches.

Applicants must have some prior background in computing science/engineering, including the ability to program in a modern computing language. Students without a background in computing will need to complete courses in basic computer science/technology and possibly mathematics to meet prerequisites for the core information security courses. Applicants are advised to review the application requirements before applying.

You should identify potential faculty you want to work with early on in the process of applying to INSC. Make direct contact with these faculty through email and phone calls, as well as listing them on your graduate application. Students may receive assistantships through their major advisor (faculty) or by searching on their own for service type positions – a Graduate Assistantship (GA). You can use the faculty page to locate potential faculty. You do not need to have found a major advisor before applying.