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Introduction to Cyber Security

Three hours lecture; 3 credits. This course will provide a basic introduction to of all aspects of cyber-security including business, policy and procedures, communications security, network security, security management, legal issues, political issues, and technical issues. This serves as the introduction to the cyber security program.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites

EEGR 317

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Academia
Delivery Method
Classroom
Course Location

Mitchell Engineering Building Suite 118
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251

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Learning Objectives

 

  • Understand the broad set of technical, social & political aspects of Cyber Security
  • Appreciate the vulnerabilities and threats posed by criminals, terrorist and nation states to national infrastructure
  • Understand the nature of secure software development, operating systems and data base design
  • Recognized the role security management plays in cyber security defense
  • Understand the security management methods to maintain security protection
  • Understand the legal and social issues at play in developing solutions.

 

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

  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Cyber Operational Planning
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Risk Management

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

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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