Course Description
Covers human interaction in the security of cyber systems, including adversarial threats, understanding the way humans interact with cybersecurity controls and the personal impacts cybersecurity has on humans.
Prerequisite: CSEC 2310 System Security
Credit Hours: 3
Objectives:
- Demonstrate the overall understanding of access control attacks and mitigation measures.
- Demonstrate overall understanding of the types of social engineering attacks, psychology of social engineering attacks, and misleading users.
- Discuss effective approaches to cybersecurity awareness and training
- Define personally identifiable information (PII) and discuss the importance of protecting PII
Why Take this Course?
In today's interconnected world, understanding privacy and cybersecurity is essential for everyone. This course will equip you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to:
- Make informed decisions about your online privacy.
- Protect yourself from cyber threats.
- Engage in discussions about the future of privacy and security.
This course is ideal for students interested in computer science, law, psychology, sociology, and anyone concerned about their digital footprint.