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Student Researchers Drive Cybersecurity Innovation at University of Scranton<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-02-26 16:02:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Another featured student was Buse Onat \u201926, a triple major in cybercrime\/homeland security, criminal justice and philosophy. Like Ciaccio, Onat is also pursuing a master\u2019s in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity through the University\u2019s accelerated program.Partnering with Sinchul Back, Ph.D., associate professor, Onat explored how digital guardianship \u2014 from secure passwords to AI-driven anomaly detection \u2014 reduces fraud risk in credit card transactions. Onat and Dr. Back\u2019s hands-on research included studying more than 568,000 anonymized credit card transactions.\u201cWorking with Dr. Back has been one of the best parts of my time at Scranton,\u201d Onat said. \u201cIt gave me real research experience and showed me how classroom knowledge applies to real problems. \u2026\u201cThat perspective has helped me think more critically and practically as a grad student.\u201dWhile Ciaccio and Onat are simultaneously managing rigorous undergraduate and graduate work, Noah Mumma \u201925 is a recent graduate who is solely pursuing a master\u2019s degree in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity.Working closely with Dr. Onat, Mumma has conducted outside-the-box research on cybercriminals\u2019 behaviors and motivations. These individuals, Mumma said, often target states with higher median household incomes and greater internet access.\u201cThis suggests cybercriminals are more concerned with overall income and digital connectivity than physical infrastructure,\u201d Mumma said.Ciaccio, Onat and Mumma are entering a growing field, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a projected 29% increase in security analyst jobs from 2024 to 2034.According to the most recent Roche Family Center for Career Development\u2019s Class of 2024 First Destination Survey, University of Scranton cybercrime and homeland security majors entered the field with an average starting salary of $70,122. Graduate students who earned master\u2019s degrees in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity had an average starting salary of $82,710.\u201cScranton\u2019s program stands out because it teaches not only technical skills to defend against cyberattacks, but also computer crime law and cybercrime criminology,\u201d Mumma said. \u201cThis gives students a lot more experience with different roles they can eventually apply for.\u201dFor more information, please visit the University\u2019s cybercrime and homeland security undergraduate page and the University\u2019s cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity master\u2019s program webpage.
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