ITM3100EN - Cybersecurity Principles & Practices

Course description

Students will explore theories and practices related to cybersecurity threats along with prevention strategies. Topics covered in this course will include: cybersecurity technologies, processes, cyber threat analysis, security risks in various environments, strategies to moderate potential cybersecurity threats and issues.

How this course benefits students

According to editors from Cybersecurity Ventures “Worldwide cybersecurity market grew from $3.5 billion in 2004 to $75 billion in 2015, forecasted to reach $170 billion by 2020” (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2016).

Why this course is important

Students will gain the expertise needed in this course to pursue a foundation of what cybersecurity is and how to identify major components in this area. Students will engage in scholarly research and be involved in real world and case based scenarios while exploring theories and processes.

Credit hours
3 hours
Subject area
Information Technology Management
Educational level
Bachelor
Learning type
Instructional
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.

How this course relates to missional core values

Biblically based

Psalm 118:6-7 is going to be scripture this course will focus on, “The LORD is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me”.

Missionally driven

This course will provide an opportunity to apply the skills of what they learned and work not only in the field but also with spreading God’s word and love with others on missions.

Contextually informed

This course is contextually sound in various ways including, up-to-date theories, principles and case studies. Students will engage in a rich learning environment which will allow them to utilize the knowledge the field as well as in missions work.

Interculturally focused

This course offers cultural awareness in various communities and industries. This field is not limited to one are therefore students can live anywhere in the world and travel when pursuing a career or missionary work with this background.

Practically minded

This course relies on practical skills and situations for learning up-to-date threats and strategies to prevent possible attacks. This course provides a hands-on approach to learning and solving real world problems with real solutions in today’s society.

Experientially transformed

This course will supply students with the practical experiential learning they need to embark on a future in this field. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for real world situations or cyber threats.