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Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Build a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques and tools used to protect information systems and assets. The Cybersecurity and Risk Management minor prepares you for careers in information technology, finance, healthcare, government and law enforcement.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
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Careers
Computer, Managers, Analysts, Specialists
Cybersecurity & Risk Management students at EIU

Why Study Cybersecurity & Risk Management at EIU?

  • Build a foundational understanding of cybersecurity and risk management
  • Complement a wide range of majors in 21 hours
  • Prepare for careers in information technology, finance, healthcare, government and law enforcement
  • Pursue roles such as cybersecurity analyst, risk analyst or compliance officer
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
Cybersecurity & Risk Management | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, Cybersecurity & Risk Management at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply risk management concepts to your own field
  • Learn alongside other students interested in security
  • Study the principles, techniques and tools used to protect information systems
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Hands-On Experience, Cybersecurity & Risk Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Cybersecurity & Risk Management minor gives you a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques and tools needed to protect information systems and assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.

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Career Outcomes

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

Career Insights

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

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Professor
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3617 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-2227
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Austin Cheney
Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
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Head of Panther Pride
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