Cybersecurity Foundations

Catalog description

Provides students with an overview of the cybersecurity field and its related concepts. Includes an introduction to cybersecurity terminology, best practices and ethics, principles and standards, and planning and managing cybersecurity functions and assets. Presents a foundation for understanding common threats and attacks and the methods and tools to defend and protect against the same. Includes an overview of human, organizational, social and legal issues related to cybersecurity. Presents concepts which meet national standards in cybersecurity. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).