Department of Information Systems and Security

Welcome to the Department of Information Systems and Security in the Coles College of Business!

The study of Information Systems and Security helps you understand how people, data, and technology work together within the business context. You will be able to apply what you learn to increase the effectiveness of business processes, secure organizational data, and enhance an organization's overall competitiveness.

Enabling Strategy: ISS for Business

Our programs help you contribute to organizations of all sizes and purposes. You will understand the business environment and how technology contributes to all aspects of organizational life. Get excited about what technology can do, developing strong technical skills, and applying what you have learned to the next challenge. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs:

We also focus our research and our application of theory in a nationally recognized center and two highly regarded labs:

Leader in Information Security

On January 22, 2015, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security jointly announced the successful redesignation of KSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity for the years 2015 through 2021. This is the fourth such designation since KSU was initially recognized in 2004. This prestigious designation places KSU as a peer to the top information security programs and institutions in the nation.