CIT 285 Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3 credits)

Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CIT 130  and CIT 171, and C- or better in either CIT 247  or INF 284 .

 
Taught: Fall and spring
An introduction to fundamental concepts and technologies in cyber-security, with lab exercises that focus on practical aspects of securing computers. Topics include risk analysis, common attacks and defenses, authentication, access control, network security, application and data security, and cryptography. Not open to students who have completed or are taking CIT 480 .
Repeatable: No