7 courses with the subject CYSC, 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.
CYSC 101Introduction to Cybersecurity3
This course explores how malicious actors use social manipulation and technology to launch devastating attacks, and provides the tools needed to defend against them. Topics covered include cybersecurity threats, operating system management, foundations of cryptography, and cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
Modern organizations know that even the strongest systems can be vulnerable to cyberattacks. As a result, jobs in cybersecurity are rapidly expanding as companies look to secure their digital assets. This course will teach students how to secure those assets by identifying and fixing potential security vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and remedy common network and systems vulnerabilities.
This course explores the critical role of governance in mitigating cybercrime and ensuring the integrity of digital environments. Students will learn how governments detect and stop cybercrimes and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. Develop and implement robust security policies procedures that align with legal and ethical standards and help create a resilient, compliant digital ecosystem.
CYSC 298Career Navigation and Exploration in Cybersecurity
This course is designed to help students find a job in Cybersecurity upon graduation that meets personal and financial needs and makes them excited about the future. In this course, students will explore career paths in Cybersecurity, potential salary outcomes, and different roles. Then, students will pick target jobs and opportunities that are the best fit for their goals and make a clear plan of action toward securing them. 3 credits
The moments after a breach can make or break an organization. When the unthinkable happens and cybercrime is discovered, the actions taken by the security operations team can either contain the damage and restore order or lead to catastrophic consequences. This course examines the tools and techniques used to conduct investigations into cybercrimes and teaches the necessary defensive skills to ensure a breach doesn’t occur in the first place.
To stop a hacker, one needs to be able to think like a hacker. Students will learn hands-on techniques for attacking and penetrating networks and systems. This course will cover the tools to launch these offensive tactics, and then complete a hands-on project where students will be asked to ethically hack a real system. 3 credits 132
Technology is racing forward, and cybersecurity must stay ahead to meet new challenges and threats. In this class, students will learn about the changing landscape of cybersecurity, emerging mobile technologies that are likely to be targeted, and new forms of cyber- attacks being launched. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement the most cutting-edge practices in cybersecurity in order to protect against attacks.