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Information Security (Intro/Online)
This course looks at management issues and practical implications related to securing organizational information systems. This course focuses on the IT security threat environment, cryptography, securing network, access control, firewalls, host hardening, application security, data protections, and incident response. A clear theoretical understanding supports a large practical component. Students will learn to audit and troubleshoot information systems, and use contemporary security software.
Course Overview
Networking, Operating Systems, Database
Learning Objectives
- Explain orally and in writing key security concepts related to networking and information systems so that a layman in this field could easily understand,
- Use the jargon and acronyms correctly and be able to translate technical articles into plain old English,
- Analyze and evaluate current security related issues by selecting and understanding relevant articles in selected current periodicals,
- Articulate and make intelligent, reasonable, thoughtful, and accurate decisions about IT security, vulnerabilities, and legal issues.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cybersecurity Management
- Program/Project Management and Acquisition
- Systems Requirements Planning
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