Cyber Defense (CDEF)

CDEF1110 | Introduction to Cyber Defense | Lecture/Laboratory (2 Credits)

This course introduces the essential concepts of cybersecurity, including common threats like malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks. Students will learn key principles of secure system design such as least privilege, defense in depth, and fail-safe defaults, along with best practices for strong passwords, software updates, and multi-factor authentication. The course also covers basic incident response steps and explores the legal and ethical responsibilities in cybersecurity. Students will gain the vocabulary, awareness, and foundational skills needed to identify threats and apply basic cyber defense methods.