CYB601

Foundations of Cybersecurity

MS in Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours

Course Description

Core principles of cybersecurity, threat models, security foundations, and professional communication.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze modern threat landscapes and attack models
  2. Apply foundational security principles and frameworks
  3. Communicate cybersecurity risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Course Schedule

Week Topic
1-2 Threat Landscape and Security Foundations
3-4 Security Principles and Frameworks
5-6 Cryptography Fundamentals
7-8 Network and Systems Security
9-10 Identity and Access Management
11-12 Operational Security Concepts

Assessment & Grading

Assessment Weight
Analytical Assignments 30%
Midterm Examination 25%
Final Applied Project 35%
Participation 10%

Required Textbooks

  • Selected NIST publications and curated readings
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