Course Descriptions

Courses numbered 1000-1999 are open to freshmen; 2000-2999 to sophomores; 3000-3999 to juniors; 4000-4999 to seniors. It is recommended that students elect courses in the years for which they are listed. Freshmen will be admitted to courses above the 2000 level only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Juniors and seniors taking freshman courses may be expected to do additional work. Any course above 4999 is a graduate course.

NOTE:
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit assigned to the course.
An H following the course number indicates an honors level course.

XCYBR 1100
Career Navigation and Exploration [Course] (3)
Identify career opportunities through frameworks that evaluate fulfillment and financial health and build a plan for securing opportunities, using empathy and professionalism to maximize chances of success.

XCYBR 1210
Introduction to Cybersecurity [Course] (3)
In today's world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks. Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you'll learn how to make the Internet safer. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities

XCYBR 2100
Network System and Security [Course] (3)
This course covers how to identify and mitigate common network and system vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and utilize tools like SIEM and encryption to protect against cyber attacks.

XCYBR 2210
Cybercrime & Governance [Course] (3)
Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats companies face on a daily basis, and they are constantly looking for new hires to help protect them. In this course, you will get a firsthand look at the methods used to commit cybercrimes. You will also learn how governments detect, investigate, and stop these crimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities

XCYBR 2310
Modern Cybersecurity [Course] (3)
Just as technology is constantly evolving, so too must cybersecurity to keep pace with changing trends. In this class, you will learn about the changing landscape of cybersecurity, emerging technologies that are likely to be targeted, and new forms of cyber-attack being launched. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement the most up-to-date practices in cybersecurity in order to protect against attacks. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities

XCYBR 3210
Ethical Hacking [Course] (3)
To stop a hacker, you need to be able to think like a hacker. In this course, you will learn hands-on techniques for attacking and penetrating networks and systems. You will be prepped with tools to launch these offensive tactics, and then complete a hands-on project where they are asked to ethically hack a real system. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities