CSIS343: Cybersecurity

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 08/08/2024

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Course Description

A comprehensive overview of the essential concepts students must know as they pursue careers in information systems security. Topics include a discussion of the new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world, including a look at how business, government, and individuals operate today. Additionally, information is included from the Official (ISC) 2 SSCP Certified Body of Knowledge and presents a high-level overview of each of the seven domains within the System Security Certified Practitioner certification. (Formerly BMIS 342)

Next Start Date*

August 19, 2024

LUOA Equivalent Course*

  • CSB 3343: Cybersecurity, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

  • DPL: Dual Enrollment – Certificate in Information Assurance (DUCN-DPL-D)

Prerequisite Requirements*

CSB 3340 previously completed with a minimum grade of D.

High School Diploma Requirements*

  • Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Fine Art/Career/Tech Ed, Fine Art/Career/Technical Ed Requirement.

Rationale

Cyber security initiatives require a proactive and well-planned approach for defense measures. Such activities have to be thorough with respect to protections and exhaustive in regard to tracking and monitoring criminal activity. BMIS 343 looks at utilizing industry leading procedures for protecting, preventing, and tracking cyber-attacks.

Course Assignment

Readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (8)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in eight discussions. The student will post one thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week, and two replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week.

Assignments (8)

The student will submit eight assignments, each dealing with a different aspect of cyber security.

Quizzes (2)

The student will participate in two exams, each dealing with a different aspect of cyber security.

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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