Solve real-world problems

You will collaborate with industry leaders and work alongside accomplished faculty to master cutting-edge cybersecurity topics, including network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cyber defense, and cryptography. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. Through hands-on learning, research opportunities, and real-world simulations, you will be prepared to protect digital infrastructures and drive innovation in cybersecurity.

Employment Opportunities

We are currently hiring for an adjunct faculty.

Welcome from the Department Head

Greetings!

I'm Dr. Abdullah Arslan. Welcome to the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, established in the early 1970s and built on a strong foundation in computing. As technology advances, cybersecurity has become an essential discipline, protecting data, securing digital infrastructures, and defending against cyber threats—crucial not only for technological progress but also for navigating and surviving in the digital age.

Step into the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, where skilled professionals safeguard sensitive information, strengthen network security, and develop innovative defense strategies. Our program blends fundamental principles with advanced topics like ethical hacking, cryptography, and AI-driven threat detection, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving challenges. Your journey in cybersecurity will be intellectually stimulating, challenging, and highly rewarding, opening doors to careers in ethical hacking, digital forensics, cyber defense leadership, and more.

We are here to guide and support you as you explore this dynamic field, push your limits, and prepare for a future of innovation and resilience. Together, we drive the transformative power of cybersecurity to protect digital systems and shape a secure world.

Department Head and Professor
Computer Science and Information Systems

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Faculty Spotlight

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Jinoh Kim, Ph.D.

I enjoy teaching networking and security courses in the Internet of Things (IoT) era with an ever-in…
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Ahmet Kurt, Ph.D.

News Spotlights

Student Organizations

Epsilon Delta Pi

This organization encourages excellence in computer science by promoting the computer science profession, giving recognition to computer scientists who display professional achievement and quality of character and supporting those who work together to bond interested students.

ACM

The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, engineering and application of information technology. ACM serves both professional and public interests by fostering the open exchange of information and promoting the highest professional and ethical standards.

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Scholarships

As a computer science and information systems student, you have access to a wide range of scholarships specific to your degree, including opportunities for new graduate students starting the MS in Computer Science program in Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.

Our Research

Our computer science and information system faculty are excited to develop your knowledge and skills through research. Opportunities are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage you to discuss any research interests with your professors.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity refers to the use of practices, technologies and processes to protect systems, networks, software and hardware components, and data from malicious attacks and threats. Research is ongoing in the areas of information systems security, network security, cloud computing security, application security, data security, mobile device security and digital forensics.

Cyber-Physical Systems

Cyber-Physical Systems are characterized by the integration of computing, networking and control techniques to intelligently monitor, analyze and control physical systems equipped with software and hardware components. Research is focused on identifying problems, designing algorithms and developing solutions to enable more convenient, safe, resilient, robust and reliable systems. Research topics include Internet of Things, edge commuting, location-aware services, wireless/mobile hearth and intelligent transportation systems.

Meet our Cybersecurity faculty

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Industry Board Members

  • Santanu Mishra, Senior VP, Strategy and Operations, Pluralsight, Austin, TX
  • Shashi Dhar, Vice President, Software Development at Oracle Fremont, California
  • Osman Koyuncu, Director of Engineering, Qualcomm, SanDiego, CA
  • Dr. Kaan Onbilger, Mobility and Security Architect, ADP, Roseland, New Jersey
  • Dr. Cemil Azizoglu, Software systems engineer with an emphasis on Graphics, AMD, San Antonio, Texas
  • Oktay Yildiz, IT Manager, Sound Transit, Greater Seattle Area
  • Jithendar Anandan, Senior Software Engineer, Doosan GridTech, Seattle, Washington
  • Rohini Chandra Dorbala, Software Engineer & Computer Scientist, Google, Mountain View, California
  • Drew DeHaas, Computational Genetics Programmer, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
  • Hunter Storm, Hunter Storm, Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Donald May, L3Harris, Greenville, Texas
  • Cameron Johnson, L3Harris, Greenville, Texas
  • Tami Corn, Paris Regional Medical, Paris, Texas
  • Scott Haberstroh, L3Harris, Greenville, Texas
  • Pratyush Kotturu, BDIPlus, New York City, New York
  • Shawn Dickson, Raytheon, Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Dr. Murat Karaorman, AI Strategy and Innovation Lead, True Digital Surgery, Santa Barbara, California
  • Ismail Guneydas, Tesla

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems :: Contact

Contact Us

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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