Computer Systems Security Courses

Course Code	Title & Description	Credits	Schedule
CSS 189	Study Problems This course provides the opportunity for independent study in a particular area of instruction with faculty supervision.	1 to 8	View Schedule
CSS 197	Cybersecurity Essentials In this course, students will build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. It teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level, from threat mitigation and defense to post-incident forensics. Students will progress from basic cybersecurity concepts to experiences in assessing vulnerabilities and risks by...	4	View Schedule
CSS 200	Introduction to Network Security - Security+ In this course, students learn the fundamentals of network security. Topics to be covered include understanding security measures and threats, techniques and tools for testing and securing systems, legal and ethical issues, basic intrusion detection and incident response methods. Many of the topics required for the CompTIA Security+ certification w...	4	View Schedule
CSS 205	Essentials of Penetration Testing In this course, students will develop ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that build a foundation for success in the cybersecurity industry. Students will learn, apply, and practice ethical hacking skills in meaningful ways through a series of realistic hands-on lab experiences. This includes real research and labs in which students use ...	4	View Schedule
CSS 210	Network Security In this course, students will learn the core security concepts and skills needed to configure and troubleshoot computer networks and help ensure the integrity of devices and data. Topics include principles of network security, packet filtering with Access Control Lists (ACLs), configuring networks, deploying multiple firewall topologies using Cisco...	4	View Schedule
CSS 225	Cybersecurity Operations In this course, students will be introduced to the core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. This course aligns with Cisco Cybersecurity Associate certific...	4	View Schedule
CSS 285	Essentials of Automotive Penetration Testing In this course, students will gain an understanding of the automotive cybersecurity threat-landscape. Automotive attack surfaces will be highlighted, with a focus on attack techniques to provide insight into creating secure automotive systems. Students will complete hands-on exercises including reverse engineering in a lab environment. Emphasis wil...	4	View Schedule
CSS 295	Cybersecurity Industry Certification Preparation In this course, students will apply their knowledge of cybersecurity principles to application and preparation for the CompTia Security+ certification exam. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; CSS 200, CSS 205 and CSS 210, minimum grade "C"; CSS 210 may enroll concurrently	1	View Schedule
CSS 296	Cybersecurity Operations Certification Preparation In this course, students will apply their knowledge of advanced cybersecurity concepts to application and preparation for the Cisco CCNA Cyber Operations Associate Examination. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; CSS 225, CNT 290 and CPS 141, minimum grade "C"; CNT 290 may enroll concurrently	1	View Schedule