Mar 29, 2026  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026
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IT 538 - Cyber Physical Systems


This course will introduce students to cyber physical systems, including power systems, transportation systems, Internet of Things technologies, and other physical control-based systems. Students will gain an understanding of design, defense and assessment of cyber physical systems. NIST Frameworks for cyber-physical systems will be reviewed.

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):
IT 510  or IT 417 .

Outcomes
  • Interpret the relationship between cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity
  • Classify cyber-physical systems concepts, terms, and attack history
  • Define cyber-physical attack and defense approaches
  • Create programmable logic controller code with engineering control methods
  • Secure embedded systems or cyber-physical systems
  • Classify control systems: components, challenges, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques
  • Demonstrate fundamental electronic concepts
  • Explore key engineering control methods in cyber-physical systems
  • Elaborate on cyber-physical attack and defense approaches
  • Appraise Internet of Things security and privacy concerns
  • Discuss NIST recommended defense-in-depth strategies for cyber-physical systems



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