FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY

Catalog description

The course introduces a wide range of fundamental cybersecurity concepts and techniques, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. Students explore theoretical concepts such as threat modeling, risk assessment, and cryptographic foundations. In addition, the course delves into the practical implementation of these concepts, teaching students how to apply security measures to real-world systems. This includes hands-on experience with configuring secure networks, deploying encryption protocols, and enforcing security policies to protect against various cyber threats. Topics include password hashing and protection, virus detection, server security hardening, and application software protection. (3 credits) summer