CYBR 132 Security Awareness in a Digital World
This course introduces the principles and practices of cybersecurity, including protecting people, data, systems, and networks. Topics include security principles, common cyber threats, encryption, network and wireless security, endpoint protection, access controls, vulnerability assessment, risk management, security monitoring, incident response, and business continuity. Through hands-on labs in virtual environments, students develop foundational skills in securing systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. Students also examine the social, political, cultural, economic, legal, and ethical implications of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). The course prepares students for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification exam. No prior technical experience is required.
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective December 14, 2020 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Explain foundational cybersecurity principles, common threats and attack methods, and the role of encryption and hashing in protecting information.
- Describe how network protocols, addressing, and security devices affect network security.
- Configure basic network and wireless security controls, including firewalls, access control lists, and secure wireless networks, in a lab environment.
- Apply endpoint and access security practices, including multifactor authentication, least privilege, software updates, and malware protection, to secure operating systems in accordance with security policies.
- Analyze vulnerability assessment results and threat information to identify risks, prioritize vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate mitigations.
- Interpret security logs and apply basic incident response procedures to identify, document, and escalate security incidents, including evidence handling and recovery considerations.
- Evaluate the social, political, cultural, economic, legal, and ethical implications of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, including AI, using real-world examples.