ECE 5561
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intr Cybersecurity
Course Description:
Introduction to cybersecurity. Technical fundamentals of data, software, component, network, and system security. Cybersecurity from an organizational and societal view point, including human factors.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in CSE 5471.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Jr, Sr, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for CSE 5471.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Become familiar with fundamental cybersecurity concepts, technologies and practices, and develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.
Become familiar with fundamentals of data security.
Become familiar with fundamentals of software security.
Become familiar with fundamentals of connection/network security.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic concepts and definitions. Historical context. Cybersecurity frameworks. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Data Security: Basic cryptography concepts, methods for data integrity and authentication, information storage security. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Software security: software design with security requirements, testing, configuration management. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Component security: Design, procurement, analysis, and maintenance of tangible components that are integrated into larger systems. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Connection security: Security for networked systems, secure transmission models, common types of connection and transmission attacks. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| System security: System thinking, common system architectures, system management, access, control, and testing. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Human security: identity management; personal awareness, understanding and compliance; human behavioral factors; personal data privacy and security. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Organizational security: governance and policy strategies for organizations; cybersecurity risk management; legal and regulatory issues. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Societal security: cybercrime, cyberlaw, cyberethics, cyberpolicy, privacy. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project presentations on complementary topics: hardware security, infrastructure security, cryptocurrencies etc. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 30% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final project and presentation | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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