IT 436 - Cyberattack/Defense

Description:
Examines the techniques and technologies for penetration of networks, detection of attacks, and the prevention of attacks. This course addresses the techniques, technologies, and methodologies used by cyberintruders.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: IT 238 and IT 351.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the major components of the cyber-attack/defense domain.
Investigate cyber deterrence capabilities.
Investigate reconstitution and robustness capabilities designed to enable U.S. systems to continue to function once they have suffered cyber damage.
Assess tools and procedures to include hardware and/or software to simulate an attack on an adversary.
Utilize tools and procedures to include hardware and/or software to simulate an attack on an adversary.
Discuss the implications societally, socially, legally, and technologically, of cyber-attacks on an entity.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineWinter Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSpring Locations: OnlineSummer Locations: Online