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Fall 2025 Laboratory Lecture Distance Learning Lower Division
This course introduces cybersecurity fundamentals and concepts. Security models that provide a basis for overarching security solutions are introduced to provide a basis for discussion. Risks and vulnerabilities are examined along with technical controls that can be used to mitigate them. The role of security policy and the incident management framework are examined. Emphasis is placed on building a strong foundation for further study in the field.
Learning Outcomes1Identify factors driving the need for cybersecurity and their associated risk.
2Compare and contrast common cybersecurity models.
3Identify and classify common types of information technology threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
4Explain and demonstrate how technical controls (access management, cryptography, firewalls, etc.) can be implemented to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
5Explain and interpret the key steps in cybersecurity incident management.
6Compare and contrast the roles of security policy and management.
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