CSEC 1505 - 01HY
G. Hawley
Western Wyoming College
$35.00
This is an introductory course in cybersecurity focusing on an examination of the fundamental principles that lay the foundation of the discipline. The course will examine how these principles are interrelated and how they are typically employed to secure computer systems and networks. The course will also examine how failures in the fundamental security design principles can lead to system vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The course will include an examination of topics such as cryptography, authentication, authorization, firewalls, intrusion detection/protection, computer network attack and defense, incident response, forensics, critical infrastructure protection, perception management, operational security, and the legal issues governing cyber law and cyber operations.
Fall 2026
03/20/2026 - 08/19/2026
08/17/2026 - 12/13/2026
Flexible Attendance
Delivered face-to-face with option to attend required meeting times online. Students can choose which modality they prefer for any given, scheduled meeting. Online participation will require camera and microphone. Access to course materials will require login. (SYNCHRONOUS)
Note: This is a HYFLEX course allowing flexible participation. Students may choose to attend in person synchronously, online synchronously, or online asynchronously. Partial Internet.
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