CYDA 500 - Cyber Incident Response

    Recent Professors
    David Kennemer, Anatolii Kleshnev
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CYDA 450 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CYDA 500
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is a hands-on study of methodologies used in responding to cyber incidents. Emphasis is placed on the analytical ability to identify assets and resolve network and host cybersecurity issues by applying knowledge and skills required of a cybersecurity first responder. Topics include asset identification, security control implementation, event detection and response execution, and incident and disaster recovery. This course is designed for students in the Cyber Defense and Analysis program. (Prep for CFR - DoD 8140/8570.01-M)
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:35am–12:00pm, Tue 9:35am–12:00pm