IT&C 266
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Adversarial & Cybersecurity Mindset
Course Description
Adversarial mindset and tactics; architectural and human vulnerabilities and strategies for protecting against them; cybersecurity terminology; threat actors and risk; ethical responsibility; management and governance considerations.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Recommended
IT&C 101 or familiarity with computing systems.
Title
Cyber Systems Analysis
Learning Outcome
Apply cybersecurity terminology, critical thinking, and models (e.g., ATT&CK Framework) to analyze a socio-technical system.
Title
Identify Vulnerabilities
Learning Outcome
Identify common human and technical weaknesses
Title
Attack Techniques
Learning Outcome
Describe common individual attacks and evaluate which ones apply in different contexts.
Title
Adversarial Mindset
Learning Outcome
Apply adversarial thinking by designing and evaluating a multi-stage attack on a specific target with proper ethical considerations.
Title
Character Development
Learning Outcome
Foster growth by reflecting on mental agility, strategic focus, and ethical discernment
Title
For the Benefit of the World
Learning Outcome
Apply the adversarial mindset to recognize deception and enhance security within your sphere of influence
