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Introduction to Cybersecurity<br>
A study of the basics of cybersecurity and the application of cyber methodologies to cyber architectures, services, protocols, algorithms, software components, and programming languages. Focus is on becoming familiar with the important roles that security management, security architecture, operations security, and physical security play in cybersecurity. Discussion covers the impact of cyber terrorism and national security on cybersecurity. Activities include hands-on, real-world experience with state-of-the-art tools and technologies in a lab-intensive environment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CST 610 or CTCH 605.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Learners will master the following Cybersecurity Skills upon completion of the course.
Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of cybersecurity
Explain potential system attacks and the actors that might perform them
Evaluate cyber defense tools, methods, and components used to repel cyber-attacks
Apply cyber defense methods to prepare a system to repel attacks
Explain the appropriate measures to be taken should a system compromise occur
Properly use the vocabulary associated with cybersecurity
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):
Competency Areas
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