Introduction to Information Security

This course provides a comprehensive, integrated and up-to-date overview of computing security. We will examine theoretical concepts that form a foundation for information systems security. The topics include—but are not limited to—cybersecurity overview, cryptographic tools, user authentication, access control, malicious software, denial-of-service attacks, intrusion detection, firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and buffer overflow. The discussion of these topics will provide students with broad and new perspectives on contemporary issues in cybersecurity. We will also adopt a practical, hands-on approach to examining several fundamental security technologies. This course provides students with an opportunity to advance their critical thinking ability and troubleshooting skills to address cyber threat issues. Basic knowledge of systems, servers, networking and database are preferred.