Cybersecurity • Lewis & Clark College Quick Links Apply Visit Alumni Library Giving The Source Newsroom Majors Art (Studio) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Data Science Economics English Environmental Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Theatre World Languages Minors Art and Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Theatre Home / Cybersecurity Cybersecurity With attacks happening on a daily basis, cybersecurity skills are desperately needed. This interdisciplinary minor draws on courses across the liberal arts to help you understand the vulnerabilities that arise when humans and computer systems interact. Majors Art (Studio) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Data Science Economics English Environmental Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Theatre World Languages Minors Art and Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Theatre Why Choose a Minor in Cybersecurity? Our cybersecurity minor connects technology, people, and information, giving you the knowledge and skills to advance your career, promote justice, and address urgent societal challenges facing our communities and the world. Learn to identify and analyze threats and to examine the ethical, legal, and regulatory impact of computer systems. Our program welcomes all students and encourages them to develop the skills, passion, and wisdom needed to build a safer digital future. Apply Visit What You’ll Study Our interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with a solid grounding in the foundational principles of cybersecurity, such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), security controls, and cryptography. Electives explore the human context in which computer systems are used. Outside the classroom, social events include an annual pumpkin carving contest and the legendary Chinese Food and German Board Games parties. The Computer Science department hosts a regular colloquium series featuring presentations by students, faculty, and guest speakers. Our faculty mentor students in research experiences during the academic year and through the paid Rogers Summer Science Program. Curriculum
Favorite Class
Philosophy: Ethics with Visiting Assistant Professor Eli Lichtenstein
I left with a vast array of knowledge and critical-thinking procedures that I was not aware I lacked. What’s more, I got the experience of having a professor who cares about and values his students, and is someone who wants to get involved even outside of class.
Operating Systems with Computer Science Lecturer Alain Kägi
This class taught me the building blocks of computers, and showed me the assumptions I had about operating systems. I was able to put theory into practice by working on fundamental programming problems.
I always had a smile on my face going into my Japanese courses!
I love that, over the many courses I took in the Japanese program included plenty of relevant cultural information along with the vocabulary and grammar we were learning. A little bit of folklore here, a little bit of modern Japanese food culture there—we were always learning on multiple fronts, and each class felt like a long, pleasant conversation.
Network Security with Professor of Computer Science Jens Mache
This class challenged my problem-solving skills and taught me about the intricacies of our modern network systems. This class was also a lot of fun because, as students, we were able to apply what we learned through real-world scenarios.
Operating Systems with Assistant Professor Alain Kägi and Computer Security with Professor Jens Mache
Both classes were brand new to the computer science department at the time and were taught by two professors I’ve had before. This was the moment when I discovered that there was so much more to computer science than just coding programs.
Fernley has so much insight about breaking into the industry and how to write a spec script. Most of the class is focused on writing and workshopping our own screenplays, which includes reading them aloud and discussing them as a class. It’s so much fun to hear everyone’s ideas and see their screenplays come to fruition.
The Undead in Russian Literature and Film with Assistant Professor Maria Hristova
It was a really cool course that blended history and art with a specific focus—pretty different from most of my coursework. We had to submit a creative project that reflected the themes of the class, and I made a video with friends reimagining a short story by Dostoevsky called “Bobok.” We shot it in the graveyard near campus.
Digital Media with Assistant Professor Brian House
The class simultaneously introduced me to the world of coding and expanded my views on what art can be; I have yet to take a class as fun and impactful as that one has been.
Complement Your Education With One of These Majors The most popular majors for our cybersecurity minors are computer science , data science , and mathematics . What Students Are Saying About Lewis & Clark I love that computer science and mathematics are so closely related. I find that it is always cool to use my computer science background when I am working through a math problem, or vice versa! Katie Shimaura BA ’24 Computer Science and Mathematics | Mililani, Hawai‘i More about Katie My favorite class was Algorithm Design and Analysis . It helped me get a better understanding of what it is like to work in the computer science field. Adam Schwarz BA ’23 Computer Science and Mathematics | Data Science | Daly City, California More about Adam I love computer science and I love biochemistry, and my Rogers research project was the perfect blend of the two. Nuzhat Maisha Hoque BA ’24 Computer Science and Mathematics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (double) | Sherwood, Oregon More about Nuzhat What Can You Do With a Degree in Cybersecurity? The cybersecurity minor is a new program, but we can say that L&C alumni use their bachelor’s degree in a variety of careers in research, academia, and at companies such as Nike, Suplari, Downstream, and Mentor Graphics. Many start their own companies, or go on to pursue advanced degrees. Dedicated Faculty Our professors are your expert mentors. You will learn directly from faculty (no graduate assistants here!) that are nationally recognized in their fields of study and who love to work with and learn from their students. Your professors will inspire you to be a thoughtful and passionate participant in a diverse world. Your small classes will support you as you explore new ideas, find your voice, and speak your truth. Meet the Professors It is challenging to learn to use sophisticated tools and wrestle with difficult problems in game design and software development. I enjoy exploring these things in conversation with our students, who bring diverse perspectives and positive energy. Associate Professor of Computer Science Peter Drake More about Peter Invest in Yourself A private liberal arts education is often more affordable than you think . Last year, Lewis & Clark distributed over $74 million in assistance from institutional, federal, state, and private sources. Additionally, we’re so confident that our first-year students will graduate in four years with their bachelor of arts degree that if you don’t, we’ll cover the extra semester of tuition . Find Your People The student-run Math Club and the student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery organize social and academic events, including hackathons, workshops, and game jams. L&C laid the groundwork of my acting training, and introduced me to the theatre community in Portland. I used that training o prepare myself for grad school auditions, and I’m now at Yale School of Drama. Liam Beveridge BA ’20 Theatre and Computer Science (double) | Seattle, Washington More about Liam I was hired by two awesome Lewis & Clark alumni for a role where I had experience from two awesome on-campus jobs. Sam Peers Nitzberg BA ’19 Computer Science and Psychology (double) | Maplewood, New Jersey More about Sam Lewis & Clark really helped me to learn how to be a team player, and I think that experience will be invaluable in my career. Beyond just learning about how to write code, I also learned how to talk about it to others and how to accept guidance and criticism from peers. Terin Trachtenberg BA ’21 Computer Science | Lincoln City, Oregon More about Terin Featured News Four New Minors Expand Academic Paths Lewis & Clark is expanding its curriculum with four new minors in law and policy, education, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Together, they give students fresh ways to connect a liberal arts education to rapidly changing fields and meaningful careers. Read the story Jens Mache Professor of Computer Science jmache@lclark.edu 503-768-7564 Admissions Academics Financial Aid Alumni
