Introduction to Cybersecurity

Catalog description

This course introduces the basic concepts of computer security for undergraduate students who possess an introductory background in computing. Computer security is important in an era when computer systems are handling most of personal information, organizational transactions, and critical infrastructure. Information technology professionals should be able to recognize vulnerabilities in their computer systems, possible threats from inside and outside of the organization and security technologies to mitigate the threats. Students will gain hands-on experience by investigating security problems through lab exercises. Using a group project, the class will encourage students to develop generate an interest in specific topics in computer security.