Texas A&M has a long history of providing information assurance and cybersecurity educational opportunities for its students. Dating back to the mid-1990s, A&M faculty developed the first academic courses that employed active attack-defense laboratory exercises that emphasized the importance of hands-on activities to facilitate and accelerate student learning. This then novel approach has now been widely adopted throughout educational and training settings where cybersecurity topics are taught. A&M students have benefited directly from these educational innovations and, through their studies and associated hands-on experiences, they have consistently been able to rapidly acquire important cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
Texas A&M University offers students interested in cybersecurity a variety of ways to learn and be involved. The University offers several cybersecurity courses of study for both undergraduate and graduate students, ranging from a minor to a graduate designation. Additionally by participating in weekly Cybersecurity Club meetings, students can hear from guest speakers, receive hands-on cybersecurity training, and participate in national hack-a-thon events.
The Texas A&M Cybersecurity Club provides students with opportunities to learn more about the cybersecurity field and develop their skills through competitions, learning programs, and weekly meetings on cybersecurity topics. We foster a community where members can learn and grow together as they develop their professional network.
Internships and Career Opportunities
The Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center works closely with employers to identify and connect them with talented, hard-working students with cybersecurity knowledge to contribute to their company or organization. Students that are looking for career assistance, and public or private entities looking to connect with highly qualified Aggies, should reach out to us at cybersecurity@tamu.edu. Posted internship and career opportunities may be found below.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center may facilitate scholarship opportunities for driven and ambitious cybersecurity students at Texas A&M University at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Undergraduate Programs
Current undergraduate choices include a Cybersecurity Undergraduate Minor Field of Study and various Cybersecurity Designations. Due to an increasing demand for professionally trained cybersecurity professionals, more offerings are currently under development. Students will soon be able to add cybersecurity certificates to their degree plan, or choose an interdisciplinary engineering degree plan with cybersecurity as one of the focus options.
Graduate Programs
Current undergraduate choices include a Cybersecurity Undergraduate Minor Field of Study and various Cybersecurity Designations. Due to an increasing demand for professionally trained cybersecurity professionals, more offerings are currently under development. Students will soon be able to add cybersecurity certificates to their degree plan, or choose an interdisciplinary engineering degree plan with cybersecurity as one of the focus options.
Additional Resources
Active workforce professionals keep up with current technologies and histories of their profession in order to remain at the forefront of cybersecurity practices. A list of must-read books has been developed for the enrichment of both current as aspiring cybersecurity practitioners. These resources represent both fiction and nonfiction depictions of the history of the cyber community, and characterize key places or significant milestones in the community. Whether they originate from industry, government, or academia, the content is timeless and genuinely represents aspects of the community that are true and precise. Review of these works is highly recommended to all professionals to help fill holes in education that may not be covered in a general education.
Top Cybersecurity Resources for Students and Professionals
A list of some of the best cybersecurity blogs and sites published by Purdue University Global. The page features over 30 of the top websites and blogs that craft content specifically for professionals in the cybersecurity industry. The guide, additionally, discusses various cybersecurity and tech podcasts that aim to keep cybersecurity experts up to date on the latest industry trends. Finally, the page also contains several employment and networking resources dedicated solely to individuals hoping to advance their careers in cybersecurity.
Digital Resilience: Is Your Company Ready for the Next Cyber Threat
In addition to the above resources, professionals can read the cybersecurity publication by Texas A&M Former Student Ray Rothrock ’77. In his book, Digital Resilience, Mr. Rothrock addresses the cybersecurity risks facing today’s corporate world, encouraging preparation of defense mechanisms for cyber attacks. This book helps businesses understand the threats they face, assess the resilience of their networks against attacks, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and respond to exploits swiftly and effectively. A highly recommended read, Rothrock’s Digital Resilience is a powerful guide that provides the resilience-building strategies needed to prevail in — no matter what strikes.