Forum: Cybersecurity

FORUM: CYBERSECURITY/HNRS 300VH-005 (11305)
W 5:00-6:15 P.M., SPRING 2023

No application is required for this course.

Note: This is a one-credit course. Only register for one hour of course credit.

Questions?  Contact  John Treat . 

As the Internet of Things (IoT) concept continues to be adopted and more devices are connected to external networks for control and monitoring, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance.  Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platforms coupled with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) allow operators to collect data and make modifications in real-time. This allows for increased reliability and improved efficiency with regard to applications such as the U.S. electrical grid, industrial manufacturing plants, and other critical systems.

During this course we will analyze standard tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity applications. In addition to reviewing TTPs, we will also have demonstrations representative of real-word scenarios. Finally, we will invite several cybersecurity experts to provide insights.

About Chris Farnell

Chris Farnell (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) S’11 – M’19 - SM’21) received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2020. His research interests include Embedded System Design, Wireless Networks, FPGAs, Cybersecurity, and Power Electronics. He is currently serving as the Managing Director and Test Engineer for the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission (NCREPT) at the University of Arkansas. Chris remains active in K-12 outreach activities.