Principles of Cybersecurity, Part 2

Catalog description

This course is the second of a two -part course that aims to provide students with practical and theoretical knowledge in protecting and managing network systems. Topics include evaluating and implementing security technologies such as scanners, firewalls, antispyware methods, intrusion detection systems, and honey pots. This course emphasizes the importance of security policies, teaching students how to create, evaluate, and improve policies for network administration. Students learn about network and vulnerability scanning, including the use of scanning tools and evaluating security consultants. Topics include cyber terrorism and information warfare, focusing on developing cyber detective skills. This course covers forensic principles, including making forensic copies, using forensic tools, and preparing reports while avoiding common mistakes. The course concludes with an overview on integrating basic systems engineering concepts into cybersecurity , focusing on the use of engineering tools and standards to enhance cybersecurity practices.