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28 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 323Ethics, Law and Policy Seminar3

CRJ 3XX (303) Cyber Security and Ethics Seminar. ................ - 3 Total 15 15 Senior Year Semester 1st 2nd CRJ 4XX (414) Cyber Security and Global Cyber War............. 3 -

Subject
CYS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 382Intro Cyber Security 3

CRJ 3XX (301) US Cyber Security Law and Policy .................. 3 - CRJ 3XX (302) Global Cyber Security Law and Policy ............ 3 - CRJ 3XX (307) Cyber Espionage, Cyber Terrorism and Hacktivism .....................................................................- 3

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 410Cryptography Lec. 3./Credit 3

Cryptographic techniques to achieve confidentiality, integrity, authentication and nonrepudiation are examined. The underlying mathematical concepts are introduced. Topics to be covered include symmetric and public key encryp- tion, hashing, digital signatures, cryptographic protocols and other recent developments in the field. Prerequisite: CSC 215.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 470Computer Forensics and Incidence Handling 3

CRJ 4XX (419) Cyber Security in Private Organizations. ........ 3 - CRJ 4XX (406) Cyber Intelligence and National Security........ - 3

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 475Computer Viruses and Malicious Software3

CRJ 4XX (408) Cyber Crime and Homeland Security .............. - 3 Total 15 12 TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 120 Department of Military Science (AROTC) The Military Science Army Reserve Officer Training Corps provides professional and leadership instruction to students who desire to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army. The mis- sion of the program is to develop students morally, mentally, aca- demically, and physically in order to commission them upon gradua- tion as officers who are motivated toward a career in the U.S. Army. 1st 2nd Participation is the program is voluntary, and any student who meets the qualifications is eligible to participate. The Military Sci- - ence curriculum is a 21 credit hour program that is divided into two - parts, the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course - - consists of the freshmen and sophomore year classes and field - training. The advanced course consists of the junior year classes 3 and leadership training at Ft Knox, KY. Senior year classes and field 2 training feature a transition and focus to officership. 3 Students may enter the Army ROTC program at any point up until - 3 the summer before their last four semesters at Hampton University. 3 Completing Military Science classes require no service obligation, 16 17 but for those looking to commit to military service following gradua- 2nd tion, they must complete or receive credit for the basic course prior - to progressing to the advanced course. - - Enrollment in the advance course is dependent upon: - 1. Satisfactory completion of the basic course, or basic camp at FT - Knox, KY designed to qualify the student for placement in the 3 advanced course. 3 2. Successful completion of an Army Physical Fitness test. 3. Execution of appropriate loyalty statements and contractual agreements. 15 4. Selection by the Professor of Military Science (PMS). School of Liberal Arts and Education 109

Subject
CYS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 483Advanced Computer and Network Security

 Lec. 3./Credit 3. Introduction to security problems in computing and networking. Information Security Models. Encryption and decryption tech- niques. Cryptographic protocols and practices. Operations Security. Program Security. Security in networks and distributed systems. Database Security. Electronic commerce security. Legal and ethical issues in computer and network security.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite
CYS 382, CSC 571.
CYS 484Systems Security Administration

Management and Certification Lec. 3./Credit 3. Outlines the principles of systems security administration, management, and certification. Provisioning, procurement and installation of network, hardware and software systems for mission critical enterprises. System configuration and maintenance. Incident handling and response. Facilities Management. Contingency Plans. Law, standards of contract. Operations Management. System certification, testing and validation. Prerequisite: CYS 382, CSC 252.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 485Risk Management Lec. 3/Credit 3

This course outlines the aspects of computer security and risk management. It will include: the accreditation, implementation, extension, and operation principles for secure information systems; security policy and plan develop- ment; contingency, continuity and disaster recovery planning: and incident handling and response. Prerequisite: CYS 382.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 486Systems Security

for Senior Management Lec. 3./Credit 3. Develops the knowledge necessary for senior security management to analyze and judge the reported systems for validity and reliability to ensure such systems will operate at a proposed trust level. Topical review and discussion on current trends in certification standard. Includes grant final approval to operate grant review accreditation, verify compliance, ensure establishment of security controls, ensure program managers define security in acquisitions, assign responsibilities, define criticality and sensitivity, allocate resources, multiple and joint accreditation, assess network security. Prerequisite: CYS 382, CSC 252.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 523Ethics, Law and Policy

in Cyberspace Lec. 3./Credit 3. Study of ethical issues, legal resources and resources, and policy implications inherent in our evolving online society. Provides an overview of the ethical challenges faced by individuals and organizations in the information age. Introduces the complex and dynamic state of the law as it applies to behavior in cyberspace. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 582Introduction to Cyber Security Lec. 3./Credit 3

An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Infor- mation Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appro- priate intrusion detection and reporting features. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activi- ties, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage will include inspec- tion and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 583Secure Software Engineering Lec. 3./Credit 3

, An overview of methodologies, tools and techniques for producing secure software systems. Students will cooperatively develop a secure software product. The course will also provide an introduction to professional resources and ethical issues for software developers. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 590Network Security and Intrusion Detection

 Lec. 3./Credit 3. Provides a comprehensive overview of network security and intru- sion detection. Topics include security overview, authentication, attacks and malicious code, communication security, Web secu- rity, network security topologies, intrusion detection, firewalls and VPNs, security baselines, security algorithms, physical security, disaster recovery, forensics overview, and other state-of-the-art developments. Prerequisite: CYS 382, CSC 571.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 591Wireless Networks Lec. 3./Credit 3

Examines security of wireless networks which have become ubiq- uitous such as cellular networks, wireless LANs, mobile ad hoc networks, wireless mesh networks, and sensor networks. Unpro- tected wireless networks are vulnerable to several security attacks including eavesdropping and jamming that have no counterpart in wired networks. Topics will include: authentication, secure hand- offs, key management in wireless networks, attacks on MAC pro- tocols, selfish and malicious behavior in wireless routing protocols, secure multicast. Prerequisite: CYS 382, CSC 571.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
CYS 592Secure Distributed Computing Lec. 3./Credit 3

Covers theoretical and applied aspects of security and privacy needed for the middleware and service-ware architectures to offer reasonable assurance for modern distributed systems. Topics include cloud computing, distributed storage systems, virtualization, distributed systems architectures, technologies and management; distributed system design, security and privacy issues; and appli- cations such as Web services and mobile commerce. Prerequisite: CYS 382, CSC 252.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 595Special Topics Lec. 3./Credit 3

A treatment of advanced topics of interest in Information Assurance and Cyber Security not routinely covered by existing courses. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair. CYS (Cyber Security – Graduate Only)

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated when topics vary.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 610Cryptography Lec. 3./Credit 3

Cryptographic techniques to achieve confidentiality, integrity, authentication and non-repudiation are examined. The underlying mathematical concepts are introduced. Topics to be covered include symmetric and public key encryption, hashing, digital signatures, cryptographic protocols and other recent developments in the field. Prerequisite: CSC 510.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 670Computer Forensics

and Incident Handling Lec. 3./Credit 3. Identifying, acquiring, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence from single machines, networks, and the Internet. It will explore both technical and legal issues of computer forensics investigations. Topics include forensics law and regulation issues, incidence response, open and commercial tools, evidence recovery theory and practice of computer file systems, memory, registry, network logs and communications. Special focus will be given to windows systems and networks. Prerequisite: CYS 582. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 291

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 675Computer Viruses

and Malicious Software Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course involves the study of malicious software (malware) including computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Topics include the various mechanisms used in the construction of malicious software; existing commercial anti-virus software; preventative and reactive means for dealing with malicious software on workstations, servers, and in networks; training and education of users; and reliable sources to monitor for alerts as well as the prevention of hoaxes. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 683Advanced Computer

and Network Security Lec. 3./Credit 3. Introduction to security problems in computing and networking. Informa- tion Security Models. Encryption and decryption techniques. Cryptographic protocols and practices. Operations Security. Program Security. Security in networks and distributed systems. Database Security. Electronic commerce security. Legal and ethical issues in computer and network security. Prereq- uisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 684Systems Security Administration

Management and Certification Lec. 3./Credit 3. Outlines the principles of systems security administration, management, and certification. Provisioning, procurement and installation of network, hardware and software systems for mission critical enterprises. System configuration and maintenance. Incident handling and response. Facilities Management. Contingency Plans. Law, standards of contract. Operations Management. System certification, testing and validation. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 685Risk Management Lec. 3./Credit 3

Outlines the aspects of computer security and risk management. Accredita- tion, implementation, extension, and operation principles for secure informa- tion systems. Security policy and plan development. Contingency, continuity and disaster recovery planning. Incident handling and response. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 686Systems Security

for Senior Management Lec. 3./Credit 3. Develops the knowledge necessary for senior security management to analyze and judge the reported systems for validity and reliability to ensure such systems will operate at a proposed trust level. Topical review and discussion on current trends in cybersecurity standard and CISSP certifi- cation. Includes grant final approval to operate, grant review accreditation, verify compliance, ensure establishment of security controls, ensure program managers define security in acquisitions, assign responsibilities, define criti- cality and sensitivity, allocate resources, multiple and joint accreditation, assess network security. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 690Network Security

and Intrusion Detection Lec. 3./Credit 3. Provides a comprehensive overview of network security and intrusion detec- tion. Topics include security overview, authentication, attacks and malicious code, communication security, Web security, network security topolo- gies, intrusion detection, firewalls and VPNs, security baselines, security algorithms, physical security, disaster recovery, forensics overview, and other state-of-the-art developments. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 691Wireless Networks Lec. 3./Credit 3

Examines security of wireless networks which have become ubiquitous such as cellular networks, wireless LANs, mobile ad hoc networks, wireless mesh networks, and sensor networks. Unprotected wireless networks are vulner- able to several security attacks including eavesdropping and jamming that have no counterpart in wired networks. Topics will include: authentication, secure handoffs, key management in wireless networks, attacks on MAC protocols, selfish and malicious behavior in wireless routing protocols, secure multicast. Prerequisite: CYS 582. 292 Course Descriptions – Main Campus

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 692Secure Distributed Computing Lec. 3./Credit 3

Covers theoretical and applied aspects of security and privacy needed for the middleware and service-ware architectures to offer reasonable assurance for modern distributed systems. Topics include cloud computing, distributed storage systems, virtualization, distributed systems architectures, technologies and management; distributed system design, security and privacy issues; and appli- cations such as Web services and mobile commerce. Prerequisite: CYS 582.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 695Special Topics in Cyber Security Lec. 3./Credit 3

A treatment of advanced topics of interest in Cyber Security not routinely covered by existing courses. May be repeated when topics vary.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated when topics vary.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
CYS 702Master’s Comprehensive Examination Credit 1

This credit will not count towards the degree. Graded S/U only.

Subject
CYS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu

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