16 courses with the subject CYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CYS 1000Introduction to Cybersecurity3
In today’s world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach students how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide the tools and information needed to defend against those attacks. Whether pursuing one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just to secure their own privacy, students will learn how to make the Internet safer. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITE: declared Cybersecurity major or minor
CYS 1100Introduction to Information Technology Systems3
Information Technology continues to be one of the most important topics in the modern workforce. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the field and teach a range of valuable professional skills, including how to set up operating systems, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to build a computer. By the end of this course, students will be prepared to take next steps in IT and start solving technology problems on their own. This online class has optional live sessions.
This course, built in collaboration with Google, provides a gentle but thorough introduction to programming using Python. Students will learn the core concepts and techniques needed to create programs and perform basic data analysis. By the end of this course, students will be ready to pursue further study in computer science and unlock more advanced programming courses. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITE: None 215
CYS 1400Career Navigation and Exploration in Cybersecurity3
This course will provide students with the tools and skills needed to navigate the cybersecurity job market. Students will articulate personal fulfillment and financial needs and desires for future roles. They will gain exposure to interview practices, mentorship, and networking opportunities. PREREQUISITE: CYS1000
Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats companies face on a daily basis, and they are constantly looking for new hires to help protect them. In this course, students will get a firsthand look at the methods used to commit cybercrimes. Students will also learn how governments detect, investigate, and stop these crimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. This online class has optional live sessions.
Students will explain core networking concepts and describe essential network infrastructure components. Students will monitor, analyze, and report on security events and incidents using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. Students will conduct network monitoring and analysis to identify and investigate suspicious network traffic and potential security threats. Students will perform system hardening techniques to minimize the attack surface of systems and reduce potential vulnerabilities. Students will utilize encryption and firewall technologies to protect data transmissions and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of information. PREREQUISITE: None
This course, built in collaboration with Google, is a continuation of Programming for Everyone I. In the first half of the course, students will learn how to leverage their Python skills to treat the internet as a source of data. The second half of the course will teach the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) and database design. By the end of the course, students will improve their programming skills and learn how to build a range of applications. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITE: CYS1250
CYS 2400Networking Technologies and Telecommunications3
Whether a workplace is just a few people connected to a wireless router, or a financial giant, wired directly into the Nasdaq, it likely relies heavily on Network Technologies. This course will teach students how networks work, and how to set up and secure them. By the end of this course, students will be able to manage and maintain a range of different network types. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITE: CYS1100
Imagine a world where people were trying to steal from every home, workplace, or bank - all the time. That's the world of digital security. Because it's cheap to launch attacks on every system, virtually every organization and individual is always under some level of digital attack. This course will teach students how to help defend against this constant assault and keep valuable information and critical systems safe. This online class has optional live sessions.
When cybercrimes do happen, we need to know how to respond. This course examines the tools and techniques used to perform cyber forensics and conduct investigations into cybercrimes. By the end of the course, students will be able to gather and analyze important digital evidence and gain skills in analyzing cybercrime that are in demand from companies across the country. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITE: CYS1400 and CYS2125
Students apply risk assessment methodologies to identify and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities in complex systems and environments. Students design and implement 217
To stop a hacker, it is necessary to be able to think like a hacker. In this course, students will learn hands-on techniques for attacking and penetrating networks and systems. They will be prepped with tools to launch these offensive tactics, and then complete a hands-on project to ethically hack a real system. This online class has optional live sessions. PREREQUISITES: CYS2125 and 12 credits in Cybersecurity courses
An internship provides an experiential learning opportunity, typically with a company, government agency, or community-based or non-profit organization. The internship links classroom learning and student interest with the application of and further acquisition of knowledge in an applied, supervised work setting. A 3-credit internship requires no less than 126 hours of work at the site. PREREQUISITES: CYS2400, CYS2500, and junior or senior status.
