Episode 24: Talking Cybersecurity with Dr. Marwan Omar

In Episode 24 of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we catch up with Dr. Marwan Omar, an assistant professor of computer science at Saint Leo University in its undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity degree programs. Omar discussed:

• His education and unique work history prior to coming to Saint Leo University
• The bachelor’s in cybersecurity program at Saint Leo
• The types of students who have enrolled in the undergraduate cybersecurity program and their interests and pursuits
• The faculty and types of classes offered in the cybersecurity bachelor’s program
• Career opportunities one may pursue with a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree and practical experience through internships and other opportunities
• The master’s in cybersecurity program, where it is offered, and the types of students who have enrolled in this graduate degree program
• The faculty who teach in the master’s program
• How the master’s program blends technical and managerial topics of the cybersecurity field for advanced learners
• The MBA with a specialization in Cybersecurity Management
• The current state and future of the cybersecurity field
• How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted cybersecurity and the need for more security with millions of people working remotely

For more information on the cybersecurity bachelor’s program at Saint Leo University, visit https://www.saintleo.edu/cyber-security-degree.

Learn more about the master’s in cybersecurity program at https://www.saintleo.edu/masters-degree-in-cyber-security.

Get the scoop on Saint Leo’s MBA with a specialization in Cybersecurity Management at https://www.saintleo.edu/cyber-security-management-mba-online.