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CYS596 Capstone Project in Cybersecurity

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

Description

This is a capstone course which examines computer security technologies and principles, including cryptography, authentication, access control, database and software security, management issues such as physical and infrastructure security, human factors, and security auditing. This course also covers IT security management, risk assessment, and legal and ethical considerations. 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

Capstone is the last course taken, and all major core courses must be completed prior to beginning the capstone. Students can only take an elective or concentration course with the capstone.

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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