CSEC 2310 - System Security

This course covers the holistic concept of a cyber system of people, processes, technology, and data organized as a unit, understanding how to develop security requirements and selection of controls to meet requirements. This course also addresses the security issues of connecting components and using them within larger systems.

Prerequisite: CSEC 1310 - Intro to Cyber security
CPSC 1375 - Programming I

Credit Hours: 3

Objectives:

1. Develop cyber system confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements.
2. Explain the concepts of assurance and trust.
3. Understand the concepts of various security control families and apply them to meet security policies.
4. Be able to write and discuss the importance of system security policies, procedures and documentation of security controls.

The digital world relies on intricate, interconnected systems. This course provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage secure cyber systems in today's threat-laden landscape. This comprehensive course will empower you to:

• Master the Holistic Approach to System Security: Understand how people, processes, technology, and data interact to form a secure cyber system.
• Engineer Security from the Ground Up: Develop the expertise to define confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements for complex cyber systems.
• Become a Master of Security Controls: Dive deep into various security control families and gain the practical skills to apply them effectively, tailoring your approach to meet specific security policies and mitigate evolving threats.

This course is ideal for students seeking to advance their cybersecurity expertise and become leaders in securing complex systems. If you're ready to move beyond introductory concepts and take on the challenge of building truly secure digital environments, CSEC 2310 is your next step.