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CYS 151
Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course provides a broad overview of key cybersecurity concepts and practices and broadly characterizes the organizational security landscape. It covers foundational security principles, organization risk management (with an emphasis on industry frameworks), and adversarial thinking as an organizing narrative for a series of content on data security, system security, and internet security. Basic project management concepts relevant to cybersecurity initiatives are also introduced. Practical skills such as cyber hygiene and personal device protection for personal security are also emphasized.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- CPS 571 - Introduction to Cyber-Security
- CYS 211 - Networked Systems Security
- CYS 231 - Introduction to Security Protocols
- CYS 473 - Applied Cryptography
- CYS 717 - Internet of Things (IoT) Security
- CYS 741 - Digital Forensics
- Cyber Science
- Minor in Cyber Studies