Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

Introduction of basic principles and applications of cybersecurity. Topics include symmetric and asymmetric encryption and decryption algorithms, hashing techniques, digital certificates, digital signatures, message authentication codes, authentication, malware, and security of systems such as networks, operating systems, software, and databases. Upon successfully completing this course, the student should be able to: describe symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms, demonstrate security application development skills, compare key distribution algorithms, compare authentication techniques, explain transport layer security, and demonstrate proficiency in the security of systems and applications such as email, networking, database, and operating systems

• Describe symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms
• Develop secure application programming skills
• Compare key distribution and authentication algorithms
• Explain transport layer security mechanisms
• Demonstrate proficiency in securing networks, OS, and databases

• Basic familiarity with the topic and its common terminology
• Readiness to practice through applied exercises or case-based work