Information Security and Assurance. 3 credits

Catalog description

Covers technical concepts, and managerial and policy topics in information and cyber security. Lectures, reading, in-class presentations, hands-on exercises, and examinations ensure that students have sufficient technical awareness and managerial competence related to information security and assurance. Examines the nature of threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, software vulnerabilities, managing risk, and security controls. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Information Sys and Ops Mngmnt. Limited to two attempts.