Introduction to Cyber Security Design

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of Information and Computer Network Security. Topics will include cyber security fundamentals and concepts, in addition to the managerial, legal, ethical and technical aspects of information security. Students will learn about the need for information security, planning for security, and risk management. The function of firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection systems, cryptography, and access control mechanisms will be discussed. Case studies of cybercrime and a hands-on component will be covered throughout the course. As part of the course students will be organized into groups and will do a security project and present the work at the end of the semester.