Introduction to Cybersecurity

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides a broad overview of key cybersecurity concepts and practices and broadly characterizes the organizational security landscape. It covers foundational security principles, organization risk management (with an emphasis on industry frameworks), and adversarial thinking as an organizing narrative for a series of content on data security, system security, and internet security. Basic project management concepts relevant to cybersecurity initiatives are also introduced. Practical skills such as cyber hygiene and personal device protection for personal security are also emphasized.