📢 Important Notices
Reminder
0. No textbook required- all materials provided in slides
1. Course Goals:
The goal of this course is to develop a basic understanding of cybersecurity systematically.
2. Learning Objectives:: • Understand the cyberspace, threats, vulnerabilities, and blockchain system.
• Understand threats to the hardware, software, and network components of mobile devices.
• Understand various types of malwares --- Viruses, etc.
• Understand the methods of how to secure and prevent malware attacks.
• Understanding the vulnerability of human factors in Social Engineering attacks.
• Evaluate the workings, strengths, weaknesses, and applicability of existing systems.
• Exposure to the latest IT Security trends and awareness initiatives.
• Demonstrate innovative critical thinking from an information security perspective.
3. Attendance Policy:
Attendance is not mandatory, but I will do random attendence for Grading (10%).
4. Grading Policy:
I will grade based on straight percentages, while also considering adjustments to the class distribution to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to achieve an ideal score.
5. Honor Code:
Please be aware of and abide by the University of Miami Honor Code. All violations of the Honor Code will be dealt with through the University’s Honor Council. Students should not seek external assistance with individual assignments/projects. If any clarification is needed, please consult with me.
6. Disability Accommodation:
• Accommodation for disabilities will be given only to students who have secured the proper documentation from UM’s Office of Student Disabilities. Such documentation must be provided to the instructor within the first week of the start of class. Students should contact the Office of Disabilities to secure appropriate accommodation.
• Instead of extra time for quizzes, the students with disabilities will answer proportionately fewer questions.
7. Online Discussion Forum:
Please register your online Forum: https://edstem.org/us/join/UJVCe3.
8. Final Grade Scales:
0. No textbook required- all materials provided in slides
1. Course Goals:
The goal of this course is to develop a basic understanding of cybersecurity systematically.
2. Learning Objectives:: • Understand the cyberspace, threats, vulnerabilities, and blockchain system.
• Understand threats to the hardware, software, and network components of mobile devices.
• Understand various types of malwares --- Viruses, etc.
• Understand the methods of how to secure and prevent malware attacks.
• Understanding the vulnerability of human factors in Social Engineering attacks.
• Evaluate the workings, strengths, weaknesses, and applicability of existing systems.
• Exposure to the latest IT Security trends and awareness initiatives.
• Demonstrate innovative critical thinking from an information security perspective.
3. Attendance Policy:
Attendance is not mandatory, but I will do random attendence for Grading (10%).
4. Grading Policy:
I will grade based on straight percentages, while also considering adjustments to the class distribution to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to achieve an ideal score.
5. Honor Code:
Please be aware of and abide by the University of Miami Honor Code. All violations of the Honor Code will be dealt with through the University’s Honor Council. Students should not seek external assistance with individual assignments/projects. If any clarification is needed, please consult with me.
6. Disability Accommodation:
• Accommodation for disabilities will be given only to students who have secured the proper documentation from UM’s Office of Student Disabilities. Such documentation must be provided to the instructor within the first week of the start of class. Students should contact the Office of Disabilities to secure appropriate accommodation.
• Instead of extra time for quizzes, the students with disabilities will answer proportionately fewer questions.
7. Online Discussion Forum:
Please register your online Forum: https://edstem.org/us/join/UJVCe3.
8. Final Grade Scales: