Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title COMP 2503: Cybersecurity Capstone

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 3
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) COMP 2048,
Other requirements This class should be taken in the final semester of the cybersecurity program.
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course serves as the culmination of the Cybersecurity AAS degree program. Students will demonstrate their technical and professional capabilities through a comprehensive capstone project focusing on real-world cybersecurity challenges. Students will apply security principles, tools, and methodologies learned throughout their program while developing essential professional skills for the cybersecurity industry. The course combines guided professional development with independent technical work, allowing students to showcase their ability to analyze, implement, and communicate security solutions. It is expected that this class will be taken concurrently with or after completing COMP 2049.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2024

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Security and Risk Management
  2. Risk assessment
  3. Security governance principles
  4. Compliance requirements
  5. Business continuity planning
  6. Technical Security Implementation
  7. Asset security
  8. Security architecture and engineering
  9. Identity and access management
  10. Network security controls
  11. Security operations
  12. Secure software development concepts
  13. Security Assessment and Testing
  14. Vulnerability assessment
  15. Penetration testing methodology
  16. Documentation and Reporting
  17. Technical documentation
  18. Security policies and procedures
  19. Incident reports
  20. Executive summaries
  21. Professional Development for Cybersecurity Careers
  22. Resume writing for security roles
  23. Technical interview preparation
  24. Security certifications overview
  25. Professional networking in cybersecurity
  26. Ethics in cybersecurity

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop comprehensive security solutions aligned with risk management principles.
  2. Implement asset security controls and data classification schemes.
  3. Apply security architecture principles in system design.
  4. Design and implement network security controls.
  5. Develop identity and access management solutions.
  6. Conduct security assessments and testing.
  7. Implement security operations procedures and incident response.
  8. Apply secure development principles in software projects.
  9. Create professional security documentation and reports.
  10. Present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  11. Develop a professional portfolio showcasing security projects and skills.
  12. Demonstrate interview skills specific to cybersecurity positions.
  13. Apply ethical considerations in security decision-making.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

None