Cyber Security

Course Objective

Industry characterizes Cyber Security as the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. This course explores the current body of knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools used to recognize and mitigate Cyber Security Attacks. Topics include threat management, risk diagnosis, accountability, network and security frameworks, enterprise security policy, encryption, cryptography, wired and wireless security, as well as current legal and ethical issues.

Course Outcomes

Computer Security Concepts;Threats, Attacks, and Assets; Security Functional Requirements; Fundamental Security Design Principles; Attack Surfaces and Attack Trees; Computer Security Strategy; Standards

• User Authentication and Access Control

• Malicious Software; Denial-of-Service Attacks; Intrusion Detection; Buffer Overflow

• Software Security; Operating System Security

• Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems; Physical and Infrastructure Security; Wireless Network Security

• Cloud and IoT Security; Internet Security Protocols and Standards; Internet Authentication Applications

• IT/IS Security Management and Risk Assessment

• IT/IS Security Controls, Plans, and Procedures