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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Provides an introduction to cybersecurity threats, methods and security techniques. Foundations of various cybersecurity frameworks and methods for applying them to different types of organizations. Includes cyber threat environment, along with methods, tools and techniques that can help mitigate vulnerabilities and reduce risks to an organization.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
COSC 6550
Course Prerequisites

Admission to the MS in Computing program

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Management Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Location

Marquette University
PO Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53005

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Learning Objectives

Describe attacks and the kill chain and defenses, Analyze scenario for application of NIST framework, Describe threats, attackers, and counter measures, Understand purpose of cybersecurity, goals, and the threat, Research, describe and present threats, Research scenarios and application of all elements of the NIST framework, Understand crypto systems, policy, and applications, Understand business expectations, regulations and ethics, Research and describe threats

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning and Policy

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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