Cybersecurity at PSU's Maseeh College brings together researchers across computer science and engineering to protect the systems society depends on, from IoT devices and cloud infrastructure to the power grid. Our faculty advance the science of security and privacy while training students in both offensive and defensive skills, preparing them to lead in a field where demand consistently outpaces supply.
Why Cybersecurity at PSU?
- National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research designation (NSA)
- Direct industry collaboration in Portland's technology corridor
- Offensive and defensive skills: penetration testing, malware reverse-engineering, threat intelligence
- Graduate certificate, MS security track, and undergraduate certificate pathways
- Paid internships that count toward degree credit
- Alumni working as security engineers, analysts, and IT security consultants across the region
Cybersecurity here is closely tied to systems and networking, data privacy, cryptography, and hardware security, reflecting Maseeh's investment in computing infrastructure and its role as the lead academic partner in Oregon's statewide cybersecurity initiative.