CS 325 - Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

(3 credits)

This course presents a holistic view of personal and business cybersecurity from technical, operational, and ethical perspectives. It begins with personal strategies and responsibilities for effective security in the digital world. Organizational policies and strategies are studied in the context of safeguarding public and private data. The course surveys the current tools and techniques used for awareness, continuous monitoring, and incident management and response to mitigate risks. Topics also include preventative techniques like cryptography and software engineering practices like DevSecOps. Prerequisites: CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II and CS 275 - Mathematical Foundations of Algorithms. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.

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