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CYBR 490 Special Topics in Cybersecurity

This course explores specialized and emerging topics in cybersecurity, addressing cutting-edge threats, technological advancements, and evolving best practices not covered elsewhere in the Cybersecurity program. Designed to keep pace with the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, this course provides students with opportunities to analyze and evaluate recent developments, apply advanced tools and methodologies, and synthesize scholarly and professional literature to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, professional responsibility, and adherence to legal and industry standards in addressing contemporary cybersecurity issues. The specific topic of study varies by semester, ensuring alignment with current industry trends and demands.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for ICS/CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.
1-4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 4, 2021 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the theory and practical applications of the specialized cybersecurity topic covered in a given semester.
  • Analyze and evaluate recent developments, emerging threats, or technological advancements in cybersecurity and related fields.
  • Apply relevant tools, techniques, and methodologies to investigate and mitigate cybersecurity challenges specific to the special topic.
  • Identify, interpret, and synthesize scholarly and professional literature to support cybersecurity research and problem-solving.
  • Communicate and present research findings, technical analyses, or security solutions through structured written reports and oral presentations.
  • Assess and uphold ethical decision-making and professional responsibility when applying cybersecurity principles, ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and industry standards.

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Topics: Fundamentals of AI and ML in Cybersecurity Cooper, Molly Books for CYBR-490-50 Spring 2025 Course details for CYBR-490-50 Spring 2025