CSIS 3756 A01: Security Design

CSIS 3756 - Security Design

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43586,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Robert A. Gilliland, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Email: ragilliland@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Robert A. Gilliland, Ph.D.
Instructor Professional Qualifications:  PhD, Cybersecurity, Northcentral University, 2021
Instructor Office Location: Meshel Hall, Room 318
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-2808

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Course Description

3756. Security Design. Application of tools and methodologies used in cyber security. Analysis of threat actors' methods and how to defend against them. Methods and tools on securing enterprise infrastructure including network access and communication security. Prereq.: C or better in CSIS 3755 and (CSIS 3782 or CSIS 3723). 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Management of Cybersecurity, 7th Edition Whitman/Mattord 9798214011790

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Introduction to the Management of Cybersecurityurity
Governance and Strategic Planning for Cybersecurity
8/31 Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Risk Management: Assessing Risk
Risk Management: Treating Risk
9/7 Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Compliance: Law and Ethics
Cybersecurity Policy
9/14 Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Developing the Cybersecurity Program
Cybersecurity Management Models
9/21 Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Cybersecurity Management Practices
Planning for Contingencies
9/28 Ch. 11
Ch. 12
Cybersecurity Maintenance
Cybersecurity Protection Mechanisms
10/5 Work on FInal Project Final Project Due in Blackboard by 11/01/2026

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.