Introduction to Information Assurance

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Introduction to 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 warfare, 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. Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.