CSEC 3755 - Defensive Cyber Operations

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): CS 3700 and CS 3750

Description: Students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to defend against sophisticated cyber threats by engaging in adversarial thinking. They learn to anticipate and counteract potential adversaries’ actions, identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities, and implement robust security measures through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice. The course includes essential system administration tasks, network security, and the detection and removal of malicious activity. By applying these skills, students practice securing systems and data, responding to cyber incidents, and maintaining infrastructure integrity.