CIT 118 - Principles of Internet & Information Security

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Bunker Hill Community College

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Description:

This is a course in Internet and Information Security which introduces students to all major areas related to securing both personal and organizational information in the "Internet Age."Beginning with an introduction to physical and electronic security issues, students proceed to explore the legal, ethical and professional issues in information and Internet security. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, identity theft, phishing and other email scams, personal and corporate firewalls, spy ware and virus scanning software, chat rooms, Internet crimes against children, cyber predators, digital computer forensics, wired and wireless home & organization networks, cyber terrorism, and cyber vandalism. Students gain practical experience in Internet security considerations through a capstone security project. Taught in the College's hands-on laboratory students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and competencies in the techniques used in securing both personal and organizational information. Prerequisite: Applications/Concepts (CIT110) or Introduction to Computer Science and Object Oriented Programming (CIT120), equivalent experience or permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CITDepartment@bhcc.mass.edu.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bhcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 228-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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