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Cybersecurity Management · Proposed course

Cyber Systems & Policy Analysis

Course code
CSM 601
Credit hours
3
Program
MSCM
Delivery
Hybrid/Online

Course description

Course overview

This course provides a foundational understanding of cybersecurity systems, governance models, and policy frameworks that define the cybersecurity landscape. Students will examine how governmental and organizational cybersecurity policies influence infrastructure security, data protection, and incident response strategies. The course emphasizes systems analysis, compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, and the use of policy-driven approaches to secure enterprise systems.

Course content is presented for institutional review and remains subject to approval and revision.

Academic focus

Course objectives

  1. 01

    Understand the structure and function of cybersecurity systems within government and private sector organizations.

  2. 02

    Analyze national and international cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance frameworks.

  3. 03

    Apply systems analysis tools to evaluate organizational cybersecurity posture.

  4. 04

    Develop and recommend governance strategies for secure and compliant enterprise systems.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion

  1. CLO 1

    Evaluate cybersecurity governance and compliance frameworks for organizations (maps to PLO 1).

  2. CLO 2

    Analyze system-level cybersecurity policies and architectures (maps to PLO 1, PLO 3).

  3. CLO 3

    Assess organizational readiness and develop strategies for compliance with NIST and ISO standards (maps to PLO 1, PLO 2).

  4. CLO 4

    Design policy recommendations that enhance data protection and risk mitigation (maps to PLO 1, PLO 5).

Proposed syllabus

Weekly course schedule

The sequence below reflects the current 15-week syllabus and remains subject to institutional review.

  1. Week 1

    Introduction to Cyber Systems and Policy Frameworks

  2. Week 2

    National Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Models

  3. Week 3

    International Standards and Cross-Border Regulations

  4. Week 4

    Cybersecurity Architecture and Infrastructure Overview

  5. Week 5

    NIST and ISO 27001 Compliance Frameworks

  6. Week 6

    Data Privacy and Protection Laws (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)

  7. Week 7

    Systems Analysis Tools and Policy Evaluation Methods

  8. Week 8

    Midterm Exam and Policy Review Case Study

  9. Week 9

    Risk Assessment and Organizational Resilience Planning

  10. Week 10

    Developing Organizational Cybersecurity Policies

  11. Week 11

    Public-Private Partnerships in Cybersecurity Governance

  12. Week 12

    Policy Implementation and Enforcement Challenges

  13. Week 13

    Case Studies in Cyber Policy Failures and Successes

  14. Week 14

    Student Policy Analysis Presentations

  15. Week 15

    Final Exam and Course Wrap-Up

Evaluation

Assessment and grading

  • Cyber Policy Analysis Paper – 25%
  • Midterm Exam – 20%
  • Final Exam – 25%
  • Case Study and Presentation – 20%
  • Participation and Discussion – 10%
A = 90–100%B = 80–89%C = 70–79%F = Below 70%

Course resources

Required texts and materials

  • Tipton, H. F., & Nozaki, M. (Eds.). (2022). Information security management handbook (8th ed.). CRC Press.
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2018). Framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity (Version 1.1).
  • Supplemental policy documents and case studies will be available via the course LMS.