Cybersecurity Principles

Catalog description

This course introduces the principles and practices of information systems security in computer networks. It covers the foundation of securing computer networks, including cryptography models, authentication, communications security, infrastructure security, operational and organization security. Students learn the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of computer networks and countermeasure strategies. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals of incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability aspects of information systems. This course prepares students to sit for the current CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Prerequisite: CIS 134 Networking Technologies or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional support fee applies.Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, and Scientific Reasoning and Discovery.