CYB 551 - Cyber Laws, Policies, and Ethics

This course introduces aspects of cybersecurity laws and policies to integrate these challenges into cyber planning, operations, and strategy. The class will explore privacy issues, legal considerations, codes of ethics, and ethical implications faced by cybersecurity professionals. Topics align to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) organizational security knowledge area covering security laws, regulations, and regulatory standards such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Students will analyze organizations to develop security profiles for public and private entities. The intent is to develop understanding as a security professional of governances and how they convey compliances to business verticals such as healthcare and eCommerce.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Cybersecurity