The Cybersecurity 301C is a 30-credit, year-three minor course designed for students seeking a concise yet comprehensive understanding of advanced cybersecurity principles.  The curriculum is structured into six distinct 5-credit modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of modern digital security.  The course transitions students from foundational knowledge to practical, hands-on application, covering everything from secure system design and cloud security to the complexities of cryptography and forensic analysis.  Its purpose is to equip students with the necessary skills to identify, mitigate and respond to a wide range of cyber threats in real-world scenarios. The course’s learning strategy is intensely practical, emphasizing lab-based exercises and scenario-based simulations.  Students will engage with modules that teach them how to design secure systems, perform penetration testing on networks and cloud environments and apply advanced cryptographic techniques for securing communications.  A key component of the course is its focus on the software development lifecycle, with a module dedicated to DevSecOps that teaches students how to integrate security from the start.  This approach ensures that students can not only protect systems but also build them with security in mind. The culmination of the course is a Capstone Cybersecurity Project, where students synthesize all their learned skills to either implement a secure system or a comprehensive incident response plan.  This final project serves as a practical assessment of their ability to apply a full spectrum of cybersecurity knowledge, from threat modeling and secure coding to incident handling and forensics.  By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of projects and a deep understanding of the full cybersecurity lifecycle, preparing them for entry-level roles in the field.