Cybersecurity
CYBR 153 Computer Logic & Algorithms
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
Computer Logic & Algorithms is a core course tailored for undergraduate data science students. It focuses on the foundational principles of computer logic and essential algorithms, with a special emphasis on their applications in data analysis and data processing. The course is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation, essential for future data scientists.
CYBR 165 SURVEY OF CYBERSECURITY
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course is an introductory survey of Cybersecurity and its terminology. Emphasis is on current and emerging technologies. Topics include: overview of computer system components, communications and networks including the Internet, and their security features; basic concepts in programming languages, information system development, and their security solutions; IT impact on society, security, privacy, and ethics.
CYBR 172 Computer Fundamentals
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
A study of the terminology and concepts associated with computer systems hardware and software with significant Cybersecurity perspectives. Topics will include: system hardware components, memory organization and management, operating systems, troubleshooting fundamentals, hardware security and software security, etc.
CYBR 223 Network Fundamentals
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
A study of terminology, hardware and software associated with data communications and network technology with significant Cybersecurity perspectives. Areas of study include design principles for human-computer dialogue, selection criteria for communications devices, the technology of data transmission, techniques and message protocols for line control and error processing, local area networks, networking concepts, network topologies and access control, network performance, network services and design issues, and network media and access methods. Design, configuration, operation, maintenance, and security questions are explored. Topics include end-user perspective, network operating systems, cabling, hardware protocols, software and applications, design, and administration.
Prerequisites: CYBR 172 or CITA 170
CYBR 250 Information Security
Fall, 3 credit hours
An introduction to various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Students are exposed to the spectrum of Information Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of Information Security planning and staffing functions.
Prerequisites: CYBR 165 or CITA 220
CYBR 273 Operating System Fundamentals
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This is a project intensive course covering current operating systems with significant Cybersecurity perspectives. Projects are designed to give students an overview of operating systems, and encompass the major aspects of operating systems. Linux operating system use and administration will be covered in this course. Windows operating system administration through PowerShell will also be covered.
Prerequisites: CYBR 172 or CYBR/CITA 170
CYBR 315 Data Mining and Machine Learning
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This course provides the concepts and techniques in processing gathered data or information, which will be used in various applications. Specifically, it explains data mining and the tools used in discovering knowledge from the collected data. This course focuses on the feasibility, usefulness, effectiveness, and scalability of techniques of large data sets. After describing data mining, this course explains the methods of knowing, preprocessing, processing, and warehousing data. Then, the methods involved in mining frequent patterns, associations, and correlations for large data sets are described. The course details the methods for data classification and introduces the concepts and methods for data clustering. Finally, it discusses the outlier detection and the trends, applications, and research frontiers in data mining.
CYBR 352 ETHICAL HACKING AND PENETRATION TESTING
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to a wide range of topics related to ethical hacking and penetration testing. The course provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. The topics cover the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers and provide a thorough discussion of what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber-attacks.
Prerequisite: CYBR 165 or CITA 220
CYBR 354 CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DISASTER RECOVERY
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course presents methods to identify vulnerabilities within computer networks and the countermeasures that mitigate risks and damage. It covers market- leading content on contingency planning, effective techniques that minimize downtime in an emergency, and ways to curb losses after a breach in case of a network intrusion.
Prerequisite: CITA 250 Information Security
CYBR 356 CYBERSECURITY DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course provides a thorough guide to perimeter defense fundamentals, including intrusion detection and firewalls. It covers advanced topics such as security policies, network address translation (NAT), packet filtering and analysis, proxy servers, virtual private networks (VPN), and network traffic signatures. This course examines the latest technology, trends, and techniques including virtualization, IPv6, and ICMPv6 structure, making it easier to stay on the cutting edge and one step ahead of potential security threats.
Prerequisite: CITA 250 Information Security, or permission of the instructor
CYBR/JUST 365 DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYSIS
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to prepare the student to complete forensic analysis of digital media and to understand the process and technical challenges of internet investigations. The course looks specifically at how to obtain evidence from digital media, how to process network messages and logs while preserving the evidentiary chain, and how to adhere to the legal requirements of the search and seizure of digital media and related equipment and information.
Prerequisites: CITA 171 Operating System Fundamentals or permission of the instructor.
CYBR 415 EThics for Data Analytics
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This course discusses the ethical considerations on the collection, storage, use and analysis of data. This course helps students to examine the ethical and privacy aspects of collecting and managing data. Discovering the effect of the data science in the 21st century. The students are presented with discussions on the complications of data collection in the modern society and the principles of transparency, accountability and fairness as they understand the crucial aspect of having a shared set of ethical values. Students learn about best practices for responsible data management, using basic methods to preserve anonymity of the users when dealing with personal identifiable information.
Prerequisites: 45 completed credit hours
CYBR 416 Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This course provides a high-level overview of the current state of Cybersecurity in the HealthCare Industry. Students will examine current threats and trends, provide insight as to why Healthcare is such a target rich environment, and discuss ways to mitigate these risks while still allowing Healthcare staff the ability to do their jobs successfully.
Prerequisites: 45 completed credit hours or permission of instructor
CYBR 440 Network Management
Fall, 3 credit hours
An advanced study of network management concepts, architectures, protocols, models, tools, systems, and applications. The course concentrates on the implementation of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Students are also introduced to the use of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) standard and Web-based Management.
Prerequisites: CITA 220
CYBR 450 CYBERSECURITY BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course provides a comprehensive, trustworthy framework of practices for assuring cybersecurity. It helps future security professionals understand how the various roles and functions within cybersecurity practice can be combined and leveraged to secure an organization. The course content is derived from the Department of Homeland Security's Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK) for IT Security and the International Information System Security Certification Consortium's Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
Prerequisites: CITA 250 Information Security, or permission of instructor.
CYBR 455 ACCESS CONTROL, AUTHENTICATION, AND PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course defines the components of access control, provides a business framework for implementation, and discusses legal requirements that impact access control programs. It looks at the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities prevalent in information systems and IT infrastructures and how to handle them with risk mitigation strategies and techniques. Access control systems and stringent authentication are presented as ways to mitigate risk. It also covers Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and how the various components support e-business and strong security services.
Prerequisites: CITA 360 Cryptology in Theory and Practice, or permission of instructor.