Certificate of Proficiency
Cyber Security
Degrees and Certificates
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Cyber Security,
Courses
CYS 103: Scripting Fundamentals
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3This course offers an in-depth introduction to scripting languages including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions,input/output, and textual analysis.
CYS 113: Advanced Linux Operating Systems
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of system administration using Linux operating systems. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields.
CYS 123: Intrusion Detection/Prevention
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems are critical components of well-designed network architectures. These systems act as a line of defense, helping protect company assets from attacks. In this course, students gain a thorough grounding in the design, implementation,and administration of IDSes/IPSes, as well as practical, hands-on experience working with these systems. In addition, students analyze various attack signatures and the network traffic these systems collect.
CYS 133: Network Security Fundamentals
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3This course prepares students for entry-level security specialist careers by developing an in-depth understanding of network security principles and the tools and configurations needed to secure a network.
CYS 143: Ethical Hacking/Network Defense
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3This capstone course combines an ethical hacking methodology with the hands-on application of security tools to better help students secure their systems. Students are introduced to common countermeasures that effectively reduce and/or mitigate attacks.