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Information Security

Program Overview
Courses

Protecting confidential information is a business obligation, and often an ethical and legal one. Governments, corporations, financial institutions, hospitals and private businesses all amass confidential information. That information is all about their employees and customers, products, research — and financial status. Our experienced faculty will guide you to success. On graduation day, you'll be ready to begin your career in information security.

Program Foundations

Concentrations

Capstone Projects

Program Educational Objectives

The College of Computing and Technology, through its Department of Information Technologies, expects that its Information Security graduates will, within a few years of graduation:

have professional careers in industry or academia or advance in graduate studies;
apply knowledge and skills to solve problems effectively and efficiently, contributing to the technical advancement of the discipline;
conduct themselves with integrity and incorporate proper ethical considerations in their work;
continue to seek knowledge to thrive in an increasingly globalized society;
effectively lead, work and communicate in cross functional teams; and
serve their communities, whether locally, nationally, or globally.

Student Outcomes

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Academic Year	Total Enrollment	Freshmen	Sophomores	Juniors	Seniors
2018 - 2019	17	2	3	3	9
2017 - 2018	13	1	1	7	4
2016 - 2017	25	3	6	6	10
2015 - 2016	21	2	6	6	7
2014 - 2015	21	6	2	6	7
2013 - 2014	15	0	2	7	6

Courses

General education requirement (38 hours)

Specific courses required:

BI 4213 - Biblical Ethics
LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society
Mathematics requirement satisfied by major

Required courses for the major area (79-81 hours)

AC 2503 - Financial Accounting
ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business
CS 1122 - Introduction to Computer Science
CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming
CS 2233 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 2243 - Database Management Systems
CS 2323 - Computer Organization
CS 3523 - Operating Systems
CCT 395V - Internship *
CCT 4613 - Senior Project
SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security
SEC 3313 - Introduction to Policy and Procedures
SEC 3323 - Crytography
SEC 3333 - Introduction to Business Continuity and Recovery Planning
SEC 4313 - Database Security
SEC 4323 - Network Security
IT 2223 - Web Application Development I
IT 3313 - Network Principles
IT 3323 - Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems
MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2103 - Discrete Mathematics
MA 2314 - Calculus II
MA 3123 - Mathematical Theory of Statistics

Concentration courses (9-10 hrs) (choose one concentration area)

Computer Systems:

CS 3333 - Mobile and Distributed Computing Systems
EECE 2423 - Principles of Computer System Design
EECE 3624 - Microprocessors: Principles and Applications

Game Development:

GD 3253 - Game Development I
GD 3263 - Game Development II
GD 3273 - Collaborative Serious Games Development

Information Technology Entrepreneurship:

MK 3403 - Strategic Internet Marketing
ENT 3543 - Entrepreneur Marketing
ENT 4503 - New Venture Creation

Mobile Computing:

CS 3243 - Mobile Device Programming
CS 3333 - Mobile and Distributed Computing Systems
CS 4013 - Future Mobile and Social Computing Systems

System Administration:

IT 3333 - Network Administration
IT 3343 - Database Administration
SEC 3333 - Introduction to Business Continuity and Recovery Planning OR
BA 3703 - Business Communication

Web Application Development:

IT 3223 - Web Application Development II
IT 3233 - Web Server Technologies
MK 3403 - Strategic Internet Marketing

**A general business minor is automatically satisfied by the information security major.

Information Security Minor

Total hours required: 21

Specific courses required:

CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming
SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security
SEC 3313 - Introduction to Policy and Procedures
IT 3313 - Network Principles

Six hours of electives chosen from:

SEC 3323 - Crytography
SEC 3333 - Introduction to Business Continuity and Recovery Planning
SEC 4313 - Database Security
SEC 4323 - Network Security

Contact Information

CCT-Information Technologies

Alfa Nyandoro
Interim Associate Dean and Associate Professor
(615) 966-5042
alfa.nyandoro@lipscomb.edu

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

Alfa Nyandoro

Interim Associate Dean and Associate Professor

Alfa Nyandoro was awarded the Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering (2006) from the University of New South Wales - Australia. Prior to pursuing Ph.D. studies, he was a research...
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Ken Mayer

Assistant Professor

Ken Mayer Jr. is an Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity and IT. Previously, he came from private industry working for several Fortune 500 companies including, Dell Inc., Mercedes-Benz North America, and...
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Chris Simmons

Associate Professor

Chris Simmons is an Assistant Professor in the College of Computing and Technology. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University, followed by a Master's degree in Information Technology...
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Alan Cantrell

Adjunct Faculty

Alan Cantrell is an Instructor in the College of Computing and Technology at Lipscomb University. He is a Director of IT Service Management in the Infrastructure & Security department at...
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Bryan Thornton

Adjunct Faculty

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Career Paths

Information Security Analysts

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.

Private Detectives and Investigators

Private detectives and investigators search for information about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services, such as verifying people’s backgrounds and statements, finding missing persons, and investigating computer crimes.