SEC 205 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

This course provides the latest cyber security tips and techniques on Internet and computer security best practices. Topics include: important privacy legislation, case studies of infamous cyber security incidents, developing effective personal and corporate cyber security architecture, selection of security products, firewall benefits and limitations, intruder detection, correct ways to configure your computer, browser settings, virus settings, operating system vulnerabilities, strong password techniques, parasite detection, and encryption techniques.

NOTE: This course is intended for non-Computer & Network Security (CNS) majors. CNS majors must instead take SEC 210.