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CYS545 Security Policy and Compliance

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

Description

This course will focus on security policy and compliance in the world of cybersecurity that encompass laws, ethics, privacy, and governance issues. Students will be exposed to national and international policies while understanding the importance of security policy as the beginning of any security program in organizations. The theory and principles behind the topics mentioned are explored in depth where policy documents are critiqued and compliance issues and frameworks are discussed. Students will learn the approach to writing security policies where compliance plays a role. 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

CYS500 Foundations of Cybersecurity

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