CYBR 690 Special Topics in Cyber Operations
Cyber Operations, a more specific area of cybersecurity, is a highly technical field with a hardcore focus on both cyber offense and defense strategies. This course will cover special cyber operations topics that are not covered elsewhere in the MS Cyber Operations program. This course will provide the opportunity to keep the program current by introducing new and in-demand topics in cyber operations including but not limited to SCADA, IoT/IIoT, embedded systems, hardware reverse engineering, secure software development, programmable logic and microcontroller design, RF Analysis, Software defined Networking, etc.
First day attendance is mandatory.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.
Prerequisites
Special information
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.
1-4 Graduate credits
Effective May 6, 2020 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply expertise in the theory, methodologies, and practical applications of the selected special topic in cyber operations.
- Analyze and evaluate emerging developments, challenges, and advancements in cyber offense and defense strategies relevant to the special topic.
- Use and apply specialized tools, techniques, and frameworks to investigate and secure cyber-physical systems, embedded technologies, and next-generation cyber threats.
- Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly and industry research related to cyber operations, contributing to ongoing discussions in the field.
- Document and present research findings and technical analyses through well-structured written reports and oral presentations.
- Assess and uphold ethical considerations and responsible conduct in cyber operations research, offensive security practices, and cybersecurity policy compliance.