CSCE 2550 - Foundations of Cybersecurity

3 hours (3;0;1)

Cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies; introduces students to security issues related to hardware, software, cryptography, and policy to make better, safer decisions. Topics include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks and policies, cryptography, penetration testing, and defense in depth. Many of the techniques are demonstrated and practiced using a modern programming language. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1035 with a grade of C or better.