CYB Cyber & Data Security Technology Courses at Global Campus

This course will allow the student to master beginning and intermediate-level cybersecurity skills and knowledge. Specific topic coverage includes: IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, threat intelligence analysts, or anyone who is trying to get a better understanding of the concepts involved in conducting cybersecurity analysis. Topics related to the course are applying environmental reconnaissance, analyzing network reconnaissance, strengthening the network, exploring penetration testing, scanning for vulnerabilities, analyzing vulnerability scans, reacting to a cyberincident, understanding the impact of forensics, analyzing common symptoms of a security breach, and in depth software development and data analytics.

The purpose of this course is to give students of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the realm of network security and penetration testing. With real-world examples that reflect today's most important and relevant security topics, this course addresses how and why people attack computers and networks, so that students can be armed with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. Because the world of information security changes so quickly and is often the subject of much hype, this course also aims to provide a clear differentiation between hacking myths and hacking facts. Many hands-on exercises are included, which allow students to practice skills as they are learned.

This course will allow the student to understand the measures that can be taken to detect and diminish the probability of cyberattacks and natural disasters. Database security is defined and our enemies are identified. There is no such thing as guaranteed security, but armed with the knowledge provided in this course, major risks can be minimized. Students will learn basic and intermediate database security as well as information security, Identify the three main security objectives when protecting information systems, define database security threats and identify the characteristics of viruses and how they infiltrate systems, and commons strategies for exploiting database infrastructures, and exploit weaknesses. Students will also gain an understanding of auditing fundamentals.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers. In addition, the course provides 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. Students will learn updated computer security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks. Also covered is a thorough update of federal and state computer crime laws, as well as changes in penalties for illegal computer hacking.

In this course, students will learn how to manage the technology that affects organizations. Concepts covered include security best practices, access control, network components and services, change management, and configuration management. Students will gain an understanding of how the services offered by the various network components should be managed and protected. Prerequisite: INT 301.

This course introduces students to the principles of information systems security (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and the seven domains of the typical IT infrastructure. Risks, threats, and vulnerabilities will be defined. Creation of an IT security policy framework will be emphasized. The following topics will be introduced: the risk management process, cryptography, compliance laws, and information security standards. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the security life cycle to an information system.

This course introduces the risks associated with connecting to the Internet via web applications and social networking. Students will learn the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 threats to web applications and the threat classifications of the Web Application Security Consortium (WASC). Instruction on how to maintain PCI-DSS compliance in e-commerce sites will be provided. At the end of the course, students will be able to secure web applications and mitigate vulnerabilities with web applications on the Linux and Windows platforms.

This course provides students with advanced tools such as Kali-Linux and other advanced penetration testing methodologies, tools used by ethical hackers. In addition, the course provides a thorough discussion embedded operating systems, hidden threats, hacking into web servers, cryptography and network protection systems. Students gain an advanced knowledge of hacking concepts, including the term ethical hacker, as well as penetration and security tests and the differences between them. Students will learn the differences between the terms hacker, cracker, and script kiddies. Next, they will learn about the white box, black box, and gray box models for conducting penetration testing.

This course provides advanced information assurance knowledge for students who want to become IT Professionals. Students will gain knowledge of security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. Students will understand and apply concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Determine compliance requirements and learn to establish and maintain security awareness. Students will also learn to establish controls based upon systems security requirements.

This course expands upon the cryptography concepts learned in CYB 301 Introduction to Cyber & Data Security Technology. A history of cryptography will be presented. Topics include symmetric encryption algorithms, asymmetric encryption algorithms, and hashing functions. The protocols, tools, and techniques used in cryptography will be reviewed. Hacking techniques that use cryptography will be introduced. At the end of the course, students will be able to design a cryptography plan to safeguard information that is electronically transmitted.