Course Foundation
This is your entry point into cybersecurity. No prior knowledge required.
- Week 01: Introduces core frameworks (NIST CSF) and risk communication that anchor the entire curriculum
- Week 13: Threat modeling foundations (STRIDE, DFDs) used throughout Year 2 and Year 3
- Week 14: Security standards (CIS Controls, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001) referenced across all courses
- Looking ahead: These concepts form the foundation for CSY201, CSY203, CSY301, and CSY303
Course Curriculum
12 Weeks
Week 01
What Is Cybersecurity (Really?)
Week 02How Computers Represent Information
Week 03Operating Systems Fundamentals
Week 04Networking & the Internet
Week 05Threats, Vulnerabilities & Risk
Week 06Attackers, Defenders & Motivations
Week 07Identity, Authentication & Access
Week 08Software, Bugs & Exploits
Week 09Data, Privacy & Trust
Week 10Operating System Security
Week 11Secure Software & Application Security
Week 12Integration & Threat Narrative
Week 13 🆕Threat Modeling Fundamentals
Week 14 🆕Security Standards & Benchmarks
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