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Computer Science 270: Cybersecurity
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: define and explain the core principles of cybersecurity essential for protecting information across various sectors; classify and assess cyber threats while developing robust security strategies and implementing effective prevention measures; analyze the role of human factors in cybersecurity and craft and enforce detailed security policies; utilize advanced tools for crime prevention and response; discuss the impact of digital communication on security; apply cryptographic techniques and address malware and viruses through practical countermeasures; and enhance network security by engaging in secure software development practices, and synthesize comprehensive disaster recovery strategies.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include fundamentals of Cybersecurity; understanding Cybercrime; human factors in Cybercrime; Cybersecurity policies and procedures; Cybersecurity tools and techniques; viruses and Malware; network security essentials; Cyber Law and Ethics; Cybercrime dynamics; Encryption techniques in Cybersecurity; technological innovation and Ethics; Ethics for IT professionals; and professional Ethics in technology management.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and related courses of study in Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, or International Studies (5/24).
