Overview of human interactions with cybersecurity technology. Topics: how people react to cybersecurity policies and tools, reasons for behavior, development, and evaluation of tools for assisting people in cybersecurity, human factors involved with social engineering attacks and phishing; ethical hacking. (3 units)

Instructional Mode

SJSU Online/Special Session Students

In the BSISDA 2-year, SJSU Online transfer program, courses are taught 100% online.

Hybrid/Regular Session Students

For students who have been admitted to the San Jose State University on-campus program, this is a hybrid course, requiring an active, in-person and online presence.

Prerequisites: ISDA 20C and ISDA 20D (or equivalent)