CS 184 Introduction to Cybersecurity

This course will cover foundational knowledge and essential skills in industry standard domains in the cybersecurity profession. These domains include information security, systems security, network security, mobile security and physical security. This course will also introduce students to the ethical and legal issues and relevant laws related to the cybersecurity field. Students will also explore common use-case scenarios and gain hands-on experience while participating labs.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Basic digital literacy

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss evolution and fundamental concepts of cybersecurity
2. Explain the fundamentals of the cybersecurity profession, including common bodies of knowledge and skillsets
3. Interpret risk strategies and solutions to meet the needs of an organization, with the understanding that there is often more than one possible solution for each scenario