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Cyber-security is the science and practice of protecting digital systems, networks, cloud environments, and data from unauthorized access or use. This multifaceted discipline leverages technology, policy, and human expertise to defend the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets across the modern digital landscape.

Threats like malware erasing files or stealing credit card information can cause significant disruption, cost, and downtime. Reputation damage from a cyberattack can take months to repair. And noncompliance with regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA can result in multimillion-dollar fines.

Attackers can be motivated by financial gain (e.g. ransomware), political or social influence, or simply curiosity as the number and variety of connected devices grows exponentially. Cybercrime includes single actors targeting systems for financial gain and larger groups pursuing larger, more sophisticated attacks such as cyberterrorism.

Michigan Tech is at the forefront of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with its world-class programs in computer science and computer engineering. Students learn the latest tools and techniques in a constantly evolving field, developing next-generation skills that will help to combat increasingly complex threats.

Endpoint Security

Securing the many devices that make up today’s digital ecosystem is critical to an organization’s overall cyber-security posture. These devices are often the point of entry for attackers and include laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and IoT products. Protections vary by device type, but generally include antivirus software, MFA, strong password policies, role-based awareness, and insider threat programs. Network security includes segmentation, firewalls, an Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), secure routing, and virtual private networks.