Cybersecurity (CSEC)
CSEC 110 Principles of Cybersecurity 3 Credits (3)
Course covers contemporary trends in cybersecurity including understanding characteristics of security vulnerabilities as they relate to hardware, software, data, procedures, and user actions.
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate an industry-standard design to protect infrastructure against cybersecurity threats
- Apply advanced filtering methodologies such as user, application, and content ID to protect against all known and unknown attack vectors
- Describe the basics of cryptography including synchronous/asynchronous encryption, PKI, and certificates.
- Demonstrate ability to assess and harden endpoints based on security policies
- Describe uses of advanced malware research and analysis to provide enhanced protection for enterprise networks
- Examine mobile and cloud-based connection technologies.
CSEC 275 Introductory to Cryptography 3 Credits (3)
Introduction to the foundation of cryptography, principles behind cryptographic design, and cryptographic applications. Topics include encryption techniques, common cryptographic protocols and security functions.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 1215 or above
Learning Outcomes
- Students will evaluate cryptography environments.
- Students will demonstrate individualized basic hacking program skills.
- Students will develop integrated information system solutions.
- Students will apply information technology to support workplace performance.
CSEC 280 Introduction to Cyber Defense 3 Credits (3)
Introduction to the foundation of cryptography, principles behind cryptographic design, and cryptographic applications. Topics include encryption techniques, common cryptographic protocols and security functions.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 1215
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate effective written business communication skills
- demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills
- categorize current data information systems technology
- demonstrate individualized problem-solving skills
- develop integrated information system solutions
- apply information technology to support workplace performance
- demonstrate application of social responsibility and ethical standards
CSEC 283 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3 Credits (3)
Introduces students to the tools and software used in ethical hacking and penetration testing as well as introducing them to some of the vulnerabilities and exploits that exist within the cybersecurity field.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): E T 283
Learning Outcomes
- See course syllabus.
CSEC 285 Introduction to Managing Information Security 3 Credits (3)
Managerial aspects of information security and assurance including access control models, information security governance, accountability metrics, legal responsibilities, and information security program assessment.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): OECS 269
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to understand the legal, investigatory, ethical requirements, and certification programs associated with Information Security within Information Technology (IT).
- Will recognize the evolving role of IT security for improving physical and operational security by implementing effective security policies and standards using effective written business communication skills.
CSEC 286 Information Security Certification Preparation 4 Credits (4)
Covers the examination objectives and detailed preparation to prepare students to take the CompTia Security+ exam.
Learning Outcomes
- See course syllabus.