HLS 610 - Cybersecurity Analyst

This course prepares students to detect, investigate, analyze, and counter the activities of cyber criminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software. Students will learn hands on skills as they employ cyber investigative tools and conduct Internet research to research computer network anomalies. After completing this course, students will know how cyber criminals operate and understand how to protect networks, tie attacks together, analyze risks, and attribute computer network attacks to a specific group of threat actors. Students will conduct analysis and create analytical products, including written reports, a link analysis chart, and an analytical briefing. Successful students will obtain the skills that can make them a vital member of an organization’s network security team.

Credits: 3