IT 104: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and defensive controls. Students examine authentication mechanisms, malicious software classifications, data privacy standards, cloud security considerations, risk management frameworks, and foundational security policies required in corporate environments.

• CIA triad and cybersecurity fundamentals: confidentiality, integrity, and availability controls in IT 104
• Threat landscapes and attack vectors: malware taxonomy, social engineering, phishing, and DDoS mechanisms for Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): multi-factor authentication, RBAC models, and biometric access in IT 104
• Security governance and risk compliance: NIST Cybersecurity Framework and incident triage protocols at Purdue Global