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CYS465 Cybersecurity Investigation and Case Studies for the Nuclear Industry

• Department Cybersecurity
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the methods, tools, and best practices for responding to cyber security incidents and product vulnerabilities in the nuclear industry. It covers building a computer security incident response team (CSIRT) and a product security team (PST) for security vulnerability handling. It includes a discussion of the best practices on conducting a cybersecurity investigation, which minimizes potential damage while ensuring the proper handling of electronic data collection. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.

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Prerequisites

IT380 Overview of Computer Security; and CYS350 Cybersecurity Defense in Depth for the Nuclear Industry

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

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