Information System Security

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of information system security, with a focus on protecting organizational assets in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Students will explore core concepts such as cybersecurity planning and governance, risk analysis, and security program management, while gaining technical knowledge in cryptography, network defense, web application security, and software assurance. The course also examines advanced topics including vulnerability analysis and supply chain security, equipping students with both strategic and hands-on skills to assess, design, and manage secure information systems. Through case studies, labs, and applied exercises, students will learn how to balance policy, management, and technical controls to build resilient and trustworthy systems.