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Cybersecurity & Risk Management

The minor in Cybersecurity and Risk Management is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques, and tools needed to protect information systems and assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure,...

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
21 Total, 21 in Major
Careers
Computer, Managers, Analysts, Specialists
Cybersecurity & Risk Management students at EIU

Why Study Cybersecurity & Risk Management at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Cybersecurity & Risk Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The minor aims to prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including information technology, finance, healthcare, government, and law enforcement, where knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management is increasingly in demand. Graduates may pursue positions such as cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, information security consultant, risk analyst, or compliance officer.

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$126,847
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Computer & Information Systems…
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Computer Network Support Specialists
  • Computer Network Architects
  • Telecommunications Engineering…
  • Network & Computer Systems…
  • Database Administrators
  • Database Architects
  • Data Warehousing Specialists
  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

Connect With Us

Dr. Crystal Lin
Professor
cylin@eiu.edu
3026 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-2227
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Austin Cheney
Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
acheney@eiu.edu
4801
217-581-3526
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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