
University of Maryland Baltimore County
This course examines a wide range of topics in cybersecurity, including physical security, physical access control, vulnerability scans, digital forensics, and security standards and frameworks.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of key cybersecurity concepts. The modules you'll explore include Physical Security, where you will learn about effective data destruction techniques and the importance of physical access control to protect critical assets; Security Assessment, to understand how to conduct thorough vulnerability scans and identify potential security weaknesses; Incident Response and Digital Forensics: to discover the tools and techniques used for incident detection and response, and how to apply digital forensic concepts to investigate security breaches; and Security Standards and Policies: to gain insights into the frameworks and standards that guide cybersecurity practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
Dr. Augusto Casas
Professor