Contract Lecturer - CYS122 - Evidence-Based Security

Appointment Details

The base salary range for Contract Lectures hired August 16, 2026 through August 15, 2027 is $79,644.07 to $101,855.82 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Contract amounts are calculated based on the number of semester hours in the appointment. 

Course Information

Course Semester/Term Hours/Section Estimated Number of Students

CYS122 F2026 3 Hours 225 Students

Course Description

This course introduces students to the scientific method and builds an appreciation of how this rigorous method can be used to understand both the social and technological aspects of cyber-risk and cybersecurity. Elements of cyber-risk and cybersecurity will be examined from the point of view of confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk, adversarial thinking, and systems thinking. A strong emphasis will be placed on communication, collaborative discovery, and debunking cybersecurity myths through...