(= C INF 124X) Cybersecurity Basics

Catalog description

An introduction to security in computer and network systems for a general audience. The operation of computers and networks is explained to show how they are the basis for attacks. The course will confer a basic but comprehensive understanding of how cybersecurity attacks (e.g., viruses, worms, denial of service) work. It will also cover aspects of privacy and other human elements of cybersecurity. Takes a general approach that will result in students prepared to learn about and defend themselves from current and future attacks. Only one of C YBR 124X/C INF 124X and C YBR/T YBR 102 may be taken for credit.