CIS 1115 - Information Security Fundamentals

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

(Prerequisite: CIS 1140 or CIS 2321) This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology, history, security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal, ethical, and professional issues in information security. Topics include: define key terms in Information Security terminology, state the reasons for Information Security, identify the legal, ethical, and professional issues in Information Security, identify the steps in risk identification, assessment and control, state the justification of having a security policy and security procedures, state major components in the design of information security, and identify positions and credentials available to individuals entering the information security profession. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (F, Sp)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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