This capstone course provides an immersive look into what real cybersecurity analysts do when managing and evaluating security operations within professional contexts. By stepping into the role of a security analyst, you will deconstruct real-world security incidents to analyze how specific analyst functions, such as risk assessment, monitoring protocols, and threat analysis, either succeeded or failed during a crisis. You will move beyond isolated tools to master the "big picture" of organizational defense, identifying critical operational and technical gaps by comparing observed practices against industry-standard frameworks. The curriculum culminates in the development of a structured Strategic Improvement Plan, where you will prioritize evidence-based recommendations and communicate them through a professional report or presentation designed for a management audience.
