Academic Catalog

CYG202 INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY

Course Code: 3920202
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Cybersecurity Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course provides an introduction to computer and network infrastructures essential for cybersecurity. Students will explore fundamental concepts of computer and network configuration used to secure digital environments. Key topics include computer virtualization. network routing. address translation. system installation and configuration. and network monitoring in a virtualized setting. The course features hands-on laboratory experiments and exercises focused on secure computer and network configuration. as well as cybersecurity management techniques.