Department of Convergence Security
Educational objectives
The Department of Convergence Security aims to foster experts in the rapidly changing fields of information and communication forensics and develop key leadership talents in the field of security science through practical links between various disciplines such as information protection, cyber forensics, criminology, and law. After admission, students will learn basic principles and core theories related to information protection, cyber forensics, law, and ethics as the academic basis of security science, as well as in-depth processes such as security system analysis, design, and evaluation. Along with practical training that can be used in the field, students will receive theoretical instruction in cyber forensics technology and law to teach them practical competencies applicable after graduation.
Recent Trends and Prospects of the Discipline
The global information protection industry’s market size was valued at $66.8 billion in 2013, and it was expected to reach a value of $93.2 billion in 2017, for an annual growth rate of 8.5%. At an estimated 18.9%, the average annual growth rate of the domestic information protection market exceeds the global average. Korea represents 2.4% of the important and rapidly growing global market. The industrial market for convergence security, a concept that encompasses information security and physical security, was expected to reach a value of approximately 14.8 trillion won in Korea in 2017.
Career Prospects after Graduation
Developments in the IT field and the increased social demand for forensic investigations driven by cyber and information crimes have heightened concern around issues of personal privacy. Therefore, students can find work in information security departments, accounting firms, and in the fields of securities and insurance with major institutions. They may also find employment as police officers and corrections officers.
