Introduction to Information Assurance

Catalog description

This course introduces the foundations of information assurance with a focus on concepts and terminology used in describing, analyzing and implementing information security. Topics include the history and mission of information assurance, history of computer crime, modern and historical cryptology, information warefare, penetrating computer systems and networks, malware, social engineering, spam, phishing, physical and facilities security, network security, identification and authentication, securing stored data, data backups and archives, patch management and protecting digital rights. This course is cross-listed with IA340. Prerequisites: Permission of Online Program Director or Campus Director. Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring.