IT306 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): IT200  or equivalent
This course introduces modern cybersecurity theories, concepts, and practices. Cybersecurity terminology is addressed. Also addresses are concepts pertaining to risk management, cybersecurity policy and strategy, security awareness, cryptography, operating system security, network security, and physical computer network security. The course will contain a lab component where students will investigate current hardware and software tools to be used in network vulnerability analysis.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explain the challenges and scope of information security.
2. Analyze basic security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3. Discuss recent trends in information systems security.
4. Describe the human element and the role that people play in security.
5. Analyze the role of physical security components in protecting computers and networks.
6. Summarize the various types of attacks that impact computers and networks.
7. Explain the steps needed for disaster recovery, including considerations for business continuity.
8. Outline the principles of and strategies for risk management.
9. Explain the basic concepts of digital forensics.
10. Analyze the key ethical issues associated with information security.