Cybersecurity Coursework

This section of my portfolio highlights the academic coursework that has shaped my development as a cybersecurity student at Old Dominion University. The cybersecurity program integrates interdisciplinary learning with technical and analytical training, preparing students to address complex security challenges in modern computing environments.

The courses presented here reflect the progression of my studies through foundational concepts, networking and security principles, and hands-on technical applications such as Linux system administration and digital forensics. Together, these experiences have helped me build the technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and critical thinking skills necessary for a career in cybersecurity.

Core Courses

Core courses provide the foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, research, and interdisciplinary thinking.

Courses

• CYSE 201S – Cybersecurity and Social Science
• CYSE 301 Cybersecurity Techniques and Operations
• CYSE 406 Cyber Law (currently in progress)
• CYSE 425W Cyber Strategy and Policy (currently in progress)
• CS 464 – Cyber Fundamentals

Key Skills Developed

• Cybersecurity policy and governance awareness
• Interdisciplinary analysis of cybersecurity issues
• Security strategy and risk assessment
• Research and analytical writing
• Understanding the social and organizational impact of cybersecurity

Principle Courses

Principle courses focus on networking concepts, security frameworks, and enterprise information assurance.

Courses

• IT 315 – Introduction to Network and Security
• IT 418 – Enterprise Information Assurance (currently in progress)

Key Skills Developed

• Networking fundamentals and secure network architecture
• Enterprise information assurance principles
• Security frameworks and compliance models
• Risk management and threat assessment
• Understanding security controls in enterprise environments

Application Courses

Application courses emphasize hands-on technical experience, system security, and investigative techniques.

Courses

• CYSE 270 – Linux in Cybersecurity
• CYSE 407 – Digital Forensics
• CS 464 – Network Systems Security (currently in progress)

Key Skills Developed

  • Linux system administration
  • Digital forensic analysis
  • Network security investigation
  • Incident response techniques