An introduction to information assurance topics such as strategies that organizations utilize to keep data and infrastructure secure, risk assessments and mitigation, and laws and policies relating to computer and network security. The course is designed to explore the broad spectrum of information management and protection. Special attention will be paid to basic principles of security, ethics, and investigation. A review and more in-depth look at certain security topics, like cryptography and application security, will also be presented. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CSNS 1610. Lab fee.
Semester Offered
Spring