PSYC6352 - Cognitive Psychology Essentials for Cyber Security

PSYC 6352 (ACN 7352) Cognitive Psychology Essentials for Cyber Security (3 semester credit hours) Cybersecurity involves human judgment and action both on attack and defense sides. Course reviews the human-side of cybersecurity and provides a modern, in-depth overview of the scientific study of the cognitive processes associated with cyber-defense and cyber-attacks. In addition, course provides an understanding of the mindset, motive, and capabilities of an attacker and how best to implement defense methods. Department consent required. (3-0) T