CS 126: Introduction to Cyber Security

Semester Hours 3
Description
This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of cyber security; security problems; and the relationship of cyber security to businesses, society, and people. Topics include basic cyber security concepts, networking concepts related to cyber security, intrusion detection, risk management, security policies, vulnerabilities analysis, legal issues, psychological and ethical issues of cyber security. Special topics include cyber warfare, malware, and protocol-based attacks.
Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Define the complex legal, political, social, technical and regulatory requirements that relate to cybersecurity
  2. Define the basic requirements for developing, implementing, and managing an organizational cybersecurity program
  3. Define and classify malicious programs and security attacks
Semester
Fall
Notes

Students should have basic functional computer skills to take this course.