CSIS 3756 - Security Design
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43586,
Credit hours: 3
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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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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 |
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| 8/31 | Ch. 3 Ch. 4 |
Risk Management: Assessing Risk Risk Management: Treating Risk |
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| 9/7 | Ch. 5 Ch. 6 |
Compliance: Law and Ethics Cybersecurity Policy |
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| 9/14 | Ch. 7 Ch. 8 |
Developing the Cybersecurity Program Cybersecurity Management Models |
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| 9/21 | Ch. 9 Ch. 10 |
Cybersecurity Management Practices Planning for Contingencies |
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| 9/28 | Ch. 11 Ch. 12 |
Cybersecurity Maintenance Cybersecurity Protection Mechanisms |
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| 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.