{"id":6504,"date":"2025-02-26T14:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/?p=6504"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:33:07","slug":"cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/magazine\/spring2025\/cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramapo Launches New Cybersecurity Initiative to Address Industry Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Menu Bar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F7F7F5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; sticky_position=&#8221;top&#8221; motion_trigger_start=&#8221;top&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__sticky_enabled=&#8221;on|sticky&#8221; background_color__sticky=&#8221;#F3F3F1&#8243; background_enable_color__sticky=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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Welcoming its inaugural class in fall 2025, the comprehensive program is rooted in the college\u2019s strong liberal arts tradition, equipping students with technical prowess, critical thinking and even a foundation in psychology. The curriculum extends beyond the basics of coding and firewalls, emphasizing cybersecurity&#8217;s human and ethical aspects, ensuring graduates are prepared to navigate the challenges of the digital world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a widespread misconception that cybersecurity is solely about machines,\u201d said Dr. Michael Middleton, provost and vice president for teaching, learning and growth. \u201cIn reality, it encompasses people, policies and ethical decisions. 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