CMAC 2000: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Welcome to Introduction to Cybersecurity.

In this course we will investigate different topics in cybersecurity as they relate to a computing professional. We will discuss what it means to have a secure computing system and we will attempt to understand some of the issues and problems involved in maintaining such a system. We will do this through lectures, labs, and experimentation.

This course will require the use of a virtual machine host. Computers with such software are available in the Buba lab. While installing such software will be discussed in class, students may find it more convenient to use the provided facilities.

This is an in-person class. As such, I may require group work and other homework to be conducted in the lab during class time. This work may be given at short notice and may not be available for makeup for students who do not have a documented excuse for missing class.

This course will cover topics in both cybersecurity and computing in general. It is not expected, for example, that you are an expert at computer networking. Topics necessary for understanding cybersecurity topics such as networking will be taught and you are expected to learn this material.

This class meets MWF 2:00 to 2:50 in Ross 128 (Buba Lab).

Announcements:

• I am the instructor of record for this class. Only the instructor of record can properly grade coursework and issue midterm and final grades.
• The zoom id for this class, should it be needed, is 965 7540 9270
  • This is only for cases when students are restricted to home for official documented reasons (quarantine requirement, snow days).
  • It is not available for personal reasons, including appointments and sickness.
  • You must make arrangements for me to activate this link WELL BEFORE class time.