Major Courses

This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of basic security design fundamentals as they relate to the analysis, design, development, and implementation of Information System components. Topics covered include separation of domains, isolation, encapsulation, least privilege, simplicity of design, testing, documentation, minimization of implementation, deployment, maintenance, fail safe defaults, fail secure, modularity, layering, least astonishment, open design, usability, and reverse engineering. Prerequisite: EGR121. (3 units; Online)

Introduction to computer science. Covers problem solving methods and algorithm development; modern programming methodologies; and fundamentals of high-level block structured language using C++. Prerequisite: EGR 181 or MAT 115. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)

This course offers extensive and topical coverage of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology. Students will learn about issues such as file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and ethics of it corporations. Students will gain an excellent foundation in ethical decision making for current and future business managers and it professionals. (3 units; Online)

This course will provide the student with the knowledge of modern computer and network security procedures, the ability to recognize attacks, and best practices process countermeasures. Students will also learn how to process the authentication, identification, data secrecy, data integrity, authorization, access control, computer viruses, and general network security procedures. This course will also cover secure e-commerce and applications of public key methods, digital certificates, and credentials. (3 units; Online)

Provides students with the ability to assess the IT needs of an organization and select, develop, integrate, and administer the appropriate solution. Specifically, students will be proficient in the technical aspects of a network, including installation, maintenance, monitoring, resource management, user management, and performance issues; have working knowledge in common operating systems including installation, configuration, scripting, user and resource management, troubleshooting and the use of common system utilities; and they will be able to evaluate, analyze, design, manage, administer and troubleshoot networks. (3 units; Online)

This course equips students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how database systems are managed along with the issues and solutions associated with protecting the associated data assets. Topics covered include relational databases, NoSQL databases, object based vs. object oriented, database vulnerabilities, indexing, inference, aggregation, polyinstantiation, hashing and encryption, masking, database access controls, information flow, database security models, SQL Injection, inference and aggregation security issues, and common DBMS vulnerabilities. (3 units; Online)

This course explores the theories, concepts, and methodologies related to the analysis and assessment of the cybersecurity needs and vulnerabilities of the organization. Students are equipped with the knowledge of the various options available to mitigate threats within a system. Topics covered include network mapping, network security techniques and components, cryptography, malicious activity detection, countermeasures, trust relationships, defense in Depth (layering), OS and application patching, vulnerability scanning and windows, social engineering, and analytical tools. (3 units; Online)

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take an offensive position in regards to cybersecurity and the organization. Topics covered include penetration testing, ethical hacking, honeypots, false ports and services, false directories, attacker identification, network entry point notifications, subversion, and tarpitting. (3 units; Online)

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate the cybersecurity incident response lifecycle. Topics covered include response preparation, incident detection, data collection, data analysis, remediation, and legal compliance. (3 units; Online)

This course explores the theories, concepts, and methodologies related to organizational security. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for success regarding the following topics: component procurement, identity management, risk management, cybersecurity planning, security program management, and security operations. (3 units; Online)

This course explores the methodologies, tools, and techniques necessary to protect network and communications assets from cyber related threats. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for success in regards to the following topics: implementing IDS/IPS, implementing firewalls and VPNs, defense in depth, honeypots and honeynets, network monitoring, network traffic analysis, minimizing exposure, network access control, DMZs/proxy servers, network hardening, mission assurance, network policy development and enforcement, network operational procedures, and network attacks. (3 units; Online)

This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of the core tenets of cybersecurity in order to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure information resources, perform threat assessments, and mitigate risks. Topics include security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communications and network security, identify and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. Prerequisites: CYB410 and CYB420. (3 units; Online).

This course provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and demonstrate skills obtained throughout the program in the form of an enterprise level cybersecurity related project, which involves a risk assessment of an organization's current cybersecurity posture and noting the results in the form of findings, discussion, and recommendations. The course culminates with a final report/paper and presentation. (3 units; Online)

This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of computer operating systems. Topics covered include the fundamentals of computer organization, operating system theory, operating system architecture, Windows and Mac operating systems, UNIX/LINUX operating systems, mobile device operating systems, file systems, virtualization, hardware, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, power interfaces, system set-up, interfacing with peripherals, installing operating system software, system testing and debugging, troubleshooting, and the planning and installation of application software. (3 units; As offered and Online)