Computer & Info Security (CYBR)

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CYBR 210 Comp and Info Sec Principle3 Credit hours   

Introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Computer and Information Security. Understanding key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the protection needed and response to security incidents.

Pre-req: CS 105 or CS 110 or CS 110H.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 240 Information Security Policies3 Credit hours   

Introduction to information security policies, sociological and psychological issues in policy implementation in general. Discuss the lifecycle of policy creation, enactment in different domains of security and policy structure.

Pre-req: CS 105 with a minimum grade of D or CS 110 with a minimum grade of D or CS 110H with a minimum grade of D.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 310 Introduction to Cryptography3 Credit hours   

This course covers the basic aspects of modern crytography, including block ciphers, pseudorandom functions, symmetric encryption, Hash functions, message authentication, number theoretic primitives, public-key encryption, digital signatures and zero knowledge proofs.

Pre-req: CS 210 and (STA 225 or STA 345).

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 330 Cyber Security3 Credit hours   

Concepts and issues in physical and cyber security; technical vulnerabilities found in operating systems, database servers, Web servers, Internet, and local area networks; developing defensive and offensive security measures.

Pre-req: CS 320 with a minimum grade of D.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 350 Cyber System Administration3 Credit hours   

Introduction of System Administration and related topics, including trouble-shooting system and network problems, hardware and software configuration and installation, basic scripting, and security aspects of Internet hosts.

Pre-req: CS 320 with a minimum grade of D.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 360 Cyber Infrastructure Security3 Credit hours   

Comprehensive analysis on the utilization and augmentation of cyber security technologies to harden cyber infrastructure and its interconnected cyber-physical systems against various attacks.

Pre-req: CS 320 with a minimum grade of D.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 400 Computer Security Design3 Credit hours   

Foundation technical and analytical skills to implement comprehensive computer security that encompass designing secure systems, information security, protecting information assets, managing computer security, risk mitigation strategies, and incident response.

Pre-req: CYBR 350.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 435 Cyber Risk3 Credit hours   

Advanced course on the functions and purposes of the latest development in cyber security techniques and tools used to create, secure, protect and remediate cyber-infrastructures from various cyber threats.

Pre-req: CYBR 330 with a minimum grade of D or CS 330 with a minimum grade of D.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 442 Cyber Operations3 Credit hours   

Study of various concepts and aspects in choosing, deploying, supporting, troubleshooting and securing various local and distributed components of a cyber operation with consideration of the human factor.

Pre-req: CYBR 350 and CYBR 360.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 475 Internship3 Credit hours   

An in-depth and hands-on involvement in a real-world project under direct professional supervision. The project my be on-campus or off-campus.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 484 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 485 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 489 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
CYBR 490 Bison image  Senior Project3 Credit hours   

Application of technical and profesional skills in solving a real-world problem in a team environment. Discuss professional code of conduct, societal issues, and transition from student to industry professional.

Pre-req: CYBR 330.

Attributes: Capstone Course
Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode