NETW 5270 Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Core principles of information security, risk management, and threat analysis.

About this course

NETW 5270 Cybersecurity Fundamentals covers the core principles of information security, risk management, and threat analysis. This course builds on your foundational networking knowledge to help you protect organisational assets from evolving cyber threats. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate security incidents.

Through case studies and practical exercises, you will analyse security logs, monitor network traffic, and respond to suspicious activity. The course also focuses on communicating security policies effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Who takes this course

• Cybersecurity

Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 30

Prerequisites

• NETW 2660 Network Security Essentials

Learning outcomes

• Apply core principles of information security to protect organisational assets.
• Identify and assess potential security threats and vulnerabilities within network systems.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
• Analyse security logs and traffic to detect and respond to suspicious activity.
• Communicate security policies and procedures effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Evaluation