CSCI530 - Advanced Cybersecurity & Network Defense

Course Code: CSCI530 Course ID: 5547 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This advanced cybersecurity course examines strategies, tools, and techniques used in cybersecurity and network defense. Students learn to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats through applied training that includes intrusion detection, penetration testing, threat detection, and continuous monitoring. The course explores security controls, information security practices, and policies to mitigate attacks and manage risk across digital systems and enterprise environments. Emphasis is placed on both technical knowledge and practical skills, with hands-on experiences using real-world scenarios. Additional topics include cryptography, malware analysis, and the role of machine learning in advancing cyber defense. By integrating applied methods with broader information and security architecture, the course strengthens expertise for students and professionals pursuing careers in the program of computer science and related fields. (Prerequisite: CSCI510)