CYB 201 - Cybersecurity Operations

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of the concepts and technologies related to Security Operations Center teams that detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. Topics cover an in-depth review of security concepts and monitoring, host-based and network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.

Prerequisite(s): IST 203 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:
•   Principles of cybersecurity
•   Security policy design and management
•   Firewalls, intrusion detection and other countermeasures on computer network systems
•   Legal, ethical, and governmental security laws
•   Disaster recovery strategy and procedures
•   Ethical hacking and countermeasures

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the basic principles of computer and network security.
Demonstrate knowledge of security policy design and management.
Identify network perimeter threats and monitor perimeter security for a network.
Identify, respond to, and assist in the formal investigation of security incidents.
Protect information in an organization by using authentication and access control.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026