Information Security

Catalog description

This is a hands-on introductory security course designed for upper-level undergraduate students. The course covers the basics of cryptography, methods for safeguarding computer systems from attacks, and malicious software. Students will also learn about network attacks and perimeter defenses used to prevent them. The course further includes an in-depth study of program vulnerabilities that lead to most of the security issues in computing today. Lastly, the course will cover administrative issues that security professionals must consider in their jobs.