CIS 115 : Introduction to Cybersecurity

Information is the new gold standard in the digital economy. Students will explore the dark side of the Internet in this immersive introductory course on cybersecurity. Students will learn about the value of information, types of cyber threats and attack vectors, how to recognize and mitigate cyber threats, and how to deploy common defense mechanism to safeguard sensitive information. The course will also explore the social media phenomena, privacy laws, how to stay safe on the Internet, and the future of cybersecurity and its societal impact. Three lecture hours per week. Fall