CSCI 405 - Principles of Cybersecurity

(3 hours) Prerequisites: CSCI 215, CSCI 217, or CSCI 235. This course provides an introductory examination into the founding principles and practices of Cybersecurity. It provides the student with a solid foundation in which to approach and prosper in this ever-changing field. Computer networks all throughout the world come under attack each day. Students will be prepared to address these attacks and effectively protect their networks against future ones. Ethical, legal and privacy issues will also be examined along with business continuity and contingency planning. This course is intended for individuals who desire to work in the fields of Information Assurance, Computer Security, Cyber Forensics and Network Administration.

Note: This course is cross listed with CRIM 405, (Parent = CRIM)