CYB-5100 Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Foundations covers fundamental concepts of the interdisciplinary field of cybersecurity by taking into consideration both technical and management aspects. Students analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities and examine common cyber defense technologies, processes, and procedures. Students are exposed to how cybersecurity can be enforced, in networks, operating systems, and software development lifecycle (SDLC). The course also introduces students to the human, legal, privacy, and ethical aspects of cybersecurity. The goal is to prepare students for advanced study in cybersecurity.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
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CYB-5200 Network Defense and Security
Network Defense and Security offers in-depth coverage of secure network design concepts, intrusion detection and prevention systems, network monitoring and mapping tools, web filtering, packet filtering, and advanced malware protection. Proactive methodologies for assessing and analyzing both host-based and network-based vulnerabilities are examined. Appropriate network defense measures and technologies are identified and evaluated. The course also examines the nomenclature of mobile and wireless networks and security of mobile systems and devices.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
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CYB-5600 Cyber Forensics and Investigation
This course covers the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques of digital forensics and cyber investigation. Topics include the identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal investigations. Applications of appropriate tools and technologies used for securing, handling, and preserving digital evidence are explored. The legal and ethical aspects associated with digital forensics and cyber investigation are examined in depth.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
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CYB-5700 Cyber Risk Management and Incident Response
This course delves into practical methods and techniques used for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks to an organization. Both quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies are covered. Common cybersecurity risk assessment/management models and frameworks are evaluated and applied. Another major area of focus is cyber incident response and contingency planning consisting of incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
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CYB-5800 Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance, and Ethics
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design a cybersecurity strategy in a modern enterprise, including managing people, processes, and technology. Students analyze security organizational dynamics, cybersecurity policy, and governance oversight including audit and control functions to ensure compliance and efficacy. Students also learn to navigate the human, legal, privacy, and ethical aspects of cybersecurity.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
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