Interdisciplinary Information Security Program (GR)

About the Concentration

The Interdisciplinary Information Security (INSC) program at Purdue University equips students with the technical expertise and interdisciplinary insight needed to tackle global cybersecurity challenges. Through a curriculum grounded in core technical skills and expanded by insights from engineering, social sciences, management, psychology, ethics, and communication, students are prepared for careers spanning cybersecurity, privacy protection, cybercrime investigation, and security policy. INSC recognizes that modern information security demands a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to meet the complex needs of a global society.

Concentration Requirements - MS

13 Credits Required

Concentration Requirements - PHD

25 Credits Required

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