CYBERSEC 500: Introduction to Cybersecurity Perspectives

This course provides an overview of the domains, concepts, and elements and reviews current and emerging trends in Cybersecurity. Students will learn the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework considering IT systems components, operating systems concepts, basic data analysis, and networking concepts including networking technologies and protocols. Real-world examples will be used to cover significant types of security incidents and their impact and remediation. Fundamental security design principles, information assurance fundamentals, and the significance of cryptography. Readings in different media will be used to demonstrate how quickly the threat and vulnerability landscape is changing across different industries.