CYBR 332 Cybersecurity Principles and Applications
This course introduces fundamental cybersecurity principles with hands-on labs, preparing students to protect information assets from evolving threats and vulnerabilities. Covering key security concepts, students will learn to identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats while securing hybrid environments like cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology. The course explores security architecture, operations, and program management, including risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, and best practices for securing hardware, software, and data. Students will also develop essential governance, communication, and reporting skills for real-world cybersecurity roles. Aligned with CompTIA Security+ objectives, this course equips students with the technical expertise and industry knowledge needed for entry-level cybersecurity roles, such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, and IT Security Administrator.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 18, 2025 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze current and emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management practices to protect information assets.
- Explain security concepts, industry terminology, and threat intelligence using appropriate technical vocabulary.
- Assess and apply security controls, policies, and mitigation strategies to safeguard computing resources and organizational assets.
- Evaluate and implement technologies used in enterprise security architecture, including authentication, cryptography, endpoint protection, and secure network design.
- Use industry-standard security tools to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents, applying real-world cybersecurity techniques.
- Communicate and document key aspects of security operations, policies, and technical findings effectively to varied audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making and professional responsibility in cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry security frameworks.
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cybersecurity Principles and Applications | Munmun, Mousumi | Books for CYBR-332-01 Fall 2025 | Course details for CYBR-332-01 Fall 2025 |
| 50 | Cybersecurity Principles and Applications | Kaleem, Faisal | Books for CYBR-332-50 Fall 2025 | Course details for CYBR-332-50 Fall 2025 |
| 51 | Cybersecurity Principles and Applications | Staff, Staff | Books for CYBR-332-51 Fall 2025 | Course details for CYBR-332-51 Fall 2025 |