Major Title: Cyber Security Technology
Major Description:
This major focuses on the principles and practices of protecting digital information, systems, and networks from cyber threats. Students will study cryptography, network security, ethical hacking, and incident response. The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare students for careers as cybersecurity specialists, network security analysts, and ethical hackers.
Learning Objectives:
- Master the principles of network security and cryptography
- Develop skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Learn techniques for incident response and threat mitigation
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity
- Explore the relationship between cybersecurity and emerging technologies
- Analyze the impact of cyber threats on organizations and society
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills for cybersecurity challenges
Major Outline:
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Introduction to cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms
- Network Security
- Securing network infrastructure and communications
- Cryptography
- Encryption techniques and secure data transmission
- Ethical Hacking
- Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
- Incident Response
- Detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber attacks
- Cybersecurity Workshop
- Hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity scenarios
- Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity
- AI, machine learning, and blockchain in cyber defense
Assessment Methods:
- Cybersecurity projects demonstrating defensive and offensive techniques
- Penetration testing reports
- Incident response plans
- Collaborative cybersecurity exercises
- Presentations on emerging cyber threats and solutions
Recommended Textbooks:
- "Computer Security: Principles and Practice" by William Stallings and Lawrie Brown
- "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto
- "Cryptography and Network Security" by William Stallings
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of computer science and networking
Major Duration:
4 years (combining seminars, workshops, and practical projects)
Certification:
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Technology
Target Audience:
Aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT specialists, and individuals seeking to develop their skills in protecting digital assets and networks.
This major cultivates technical expertise and strategic thinking, preparing students to defend against cyber threats through mastery of network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking.
