CYB 301 IT fundamentals for Cybersecurity

This course introduces information technology fundamentals as the foundation for cybersecurity and AI-enabled security practice. Students examine computer hardware, operating systems, virtualization, cloud services, storage, identity management, endpoint configuration, and system administration. Emphasis is placed on securing IT environments that support both traditional enterprise systems. Students explore how AI tools can assist with configuration review, vulnerability identification, anomaly detection, and basic security automation, while also examining risks such as data exposure, insecure integrations, and misuse of automated tools.