Take the Cyber Operations Course
Senior undergraduates and graduate students can register for the Cyber Operations course (CS 437/537) to gain valuable real-world experience working at the Teaching Security Operations Center (TSOC). In this course, students apply cybersecurity concepts, protocols, and practices in response to live and simulated cyber attacks—bridging academic knowledge with hands-on operational skills.CS 437/537 is offered every academic term, including summer, to ensure continuous service at TSOC and provide students with multiple opportunities to enroll. Students are encouraged to take the course more than once to gain exposure to advanced aspects of cyber operations.
Prerequisites and Onboarding
Before enrolling in CS 437/537, students must:
- Complete prerequisite courses (or instructor’s approval)
- CS 432/532 (Introduction to Network)
- CS 433/533 (Computer and Network Security I)
- Complete onboarding and required training, which includes
- Learning how to manage TSOC services
- Understanding procedures for supporting real-world clients
- Sign a code of conduct outlining expectations for ethical and professional behavior
Learning Outcomes
Students completing CS 437/537 will gain practical experience in areas such as:
- Log analysis
- Incident response
- Network monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Threat intelligence
- Penetration testing (future offering)
- Threat hunting (future offering)
- Ethics and compliance (future offering)
Email us at tsoc@cs.uoregon.edu with any questions about the course, prerequisites, or registration.