Course Description
This course introduces the cybersecurity discipline and the crosscutting concepts related to cybersecurity thought, which includes design principles, cryptography basics, organizational risk management and privacy concepts.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
Objectives:
- Apply the principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability requirements to organizational systems and design requirements.
- Understand fundamental design principles of cybersecurity including least privilege, open design, abstraction and other principles based on Saltzer and Schroeder.
- Understand basic concepts of modern applied cryptography.
- Understand the principles of organizational risk management and their relation to design requirements and system protection.
- Understand the foundational principles of privacy and the significance of privacy protections.
Why take this course?
In today's interconnected world, mastering cybersecurity is no longer optional, it's a critical skill for a successful career in a vast array of industries. This course provides you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a sought-after cybersecurity professional. You will learn to:
- Design and implement secure systems: Apply core security principles like confidentiality, integrity, and availability to real-world organizational systems, protecting them from evolving cyber threats.
- Master the art of risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, becoming a strategic asset in safeguarding valuable data and organizational reputation.
- Become a cryptography expert: Understand the fundamentals of modern applied cryptography and leverage this knowledge to build robust security solutions.
This course is ideal for students interested in computer science, engineering, information technology, business, risk management, and anyone seeking to future-proof their career in the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity. Prepare to become a leader in protecting the digital world.