Managing Information Security

Course Description

Introduces computer security issues in traditional computer systems to distributed networks and the Internet. Covers cryptography; program and operating system security; administration; legal; privacy; and ethical issues.

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate computer security issues and how to assess them.
• Examine the skills required to assess state of the art practices in networking; cryptography; program and operating system security; information system administration.
• Appraise security vulnerabilities and threats to information systems.
• Analyze counter measures to address information security threats.
• Critique legal issues and court decisions concerning privacy and managing information security.
• Examine ethical issues surrounding managing information security.