CS 132 — Introduction to Cybersecurity
In this course, students build foundational cybersecurity skills by applying the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, availability), to protect information and systems in basic organizational scenarios. Students examine security controls, risk management, and threat landscapes while exploring core areas such network security, identity and access management, security operations, and incident response. Through structured, hands-on labs using virtual machines and real-world case studies, students practice authentication and access controls, vulnerability and patch management, endpoint and network security configuration, and the use of security policies and frameworks to protect information systems.