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CCOG for CIS 184C Spring 2024

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Course Number:
CIS 184C
Course Title:
Introduction to Information Security
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Provides an overview of key concepts and practices in information security. Covers foundational principles of cybersecurity, risk management, adversarial thinking, data and system security, as well as ethical and privacy considerations in a global society. Practical skills such as personal device protection and online safety are emphasized. Recommended: CIS 120 or CIS 121. Audit Available. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental concepts of cybersecurity using industry-standard terminology.

  • Apply risk management techniques to identify information assets, enumerate cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and conceptualize potential mitigations.

  • Use appropriate practices and controls to ensure personal privacy and security of personal and organizational data on information systems and networks.

  • Discuss the impact on a global society of current and emerging technologies and prevailing trends in cybercrime.

Course Activities and Design

This course will be presented by means of lecture and lab.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will be assessed on their mastery of the course learning outcomes via the following instruments:

  • Written and/or oral reports

  • Quizzes and/or exams

  • Individual and/or group lab assignments

  • In-class and/or online discussions