Nov 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

CY 600 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)

This graduate-level course provides an introduction to the cybersecurity field, covering the fundamental concepts, principles, and best practices for protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The course explores the various types of cyber threats and attacks, the impact of cybercrime on society, and the legal and ethical considerations of cybersecurity. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of security policies and procedures, risk management, incident response planning, and regulatory compliance. The course will also examine the career opportunities and challenges in the cybersecurity profession.