Cyber Security Programs at UNCG
Joining the cyber security programs at UNC Greensboro offers a unique opportunity to gain cutting-edge skills in a rapidly evolving field. Whether you choose the Cyber Security Certificate or the MSITM concentration, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and practical experience needed to tackle modern cyber threats. These programs emphasize both theoretical foundations and hands-on learning, preparing you to excel in various cybersecurity roles. Additionally, the supportive academic environment and access to state-of-the-art resources make UNCG an excellent choice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
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Undergraduate Courses:
ISM 201 Essentials of Cyber Security
This course provides an overview of cyber security essentials. Any loss of data or compromise devastates a corporation. This course covers essential aspects of cyber security management.
ISM 280 Information Systems for Decision Making
This course covers the fundamentals of business information systems in the context of a modern organization. Topics focus on the use of information systems, technologies and business analytics for decision making and competitive advantages.
ISM 326 Ethical Hacking
Ethical hacking is presented as a process of intentionally attempting to hack a computer system to understand potential vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could exploit and find ways to mitigate them.
ISM 324 Secure Networked Systems
Networking and telecommunication concepts are described. Technical and organizational activities for securing distributed systems are presented. System security and information assurance methodologies, procedures, and best practices are studied.
ISM 328 Blockchain Technology Applications and Management
Evaluate strategies to protect data, including cryptographic systems and their use in real-world applications. Examine the latest developments in blockchains and their role in security and data management.
BUS 225 Introduction to Generative AI in Business
This course introduces students to Generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models with a focus on practical applications for business. Students will learn the fundamentals and background of generative AI, possible applications, prompt engineering, and ethical considerations. They will also explore real-world applications in various business contexts.
Graduate Courses:
ISM 663: Deep Learning Applications for Business
Covers fundamental principles, concepts and theories and implementation details related to deep learning technologies. Includes common neural network architectures such as Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), LSTM and Transformer architectures and their applications in business.
ISM 664: Generative AI for Business
Focuses on Generative AI applications in Business, primarily on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI related to Image, Audio and Video Generation. Covers Transformer Architecture, Generative Modeling, Variational Autoencoders, Generative Adversarial Networks in the context of business applications and decisions.
ISM 665: Principles of Cyber Security
Study of the technical, managerial, and organization issues in systems security, including systems security models, analysis of business process and technology for systems security, and information assurance.
ISM 666: Blockchains and Cryptography
Evaluate strategies to protect data, including cryptographic systems and their use in real world applications. Examine latest developments in blockchains and their role in security and data management.
ISM 667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
The course focuses on evaluating global cyber threats because of cyber weapons, cyber warfare, and other criminal activities. The course also evaluates defensive strategies and necessary capabilities to combat threats.
ISM 673 Designing Secure Computer & IoT Networks for Business
Technology related to internal and external network/telecommunication services. Managerial and business issues related to the identification, acquisition, and management of network/telecommunications services in the contemporary enterprise.