ITS 2090 - Computer Security

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: ITS 1015 This course covers the fundamentals of operational security, network security, managing a public key infrastructure (PKI), authentication, access control, external attack, and cryptography. Students learn about the security procedures to protect data in computer environments, the different network attack scenarios, the many tools and procedures used by organizations to protect their resources, and the ethical issues raised by computer security in the business world. The course helps prepare the students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. The vendor neutral CompTIA Security+ certification is the industry-acceptable entry-level security certification and is also accepted as one of the security specialization exams required for the Microsoft MCSE 2003 track. Credit for this course may be earned through departmental examination. Course fee: $100.00

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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