CISS 125 - Introduction to Computer And Network Security

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Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Fall, Spring, Summer, DL This course will discuss computer and network security, which plays a vital role in the world of information systems. Computer security includes securing an organization's critical data and systems from inside and outside threats. This course will examine general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, operational/organizational security, basic cryptography and steganography. Students will apply these best practices principles by administering clients, servers and firewalls in a dedicated computer network laboratory. Introduction to Computer and Network Security maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam objectives. Prerequisite: CISS 102, UNIX Operating System, CISS 110, Programming and Logic I; CISS 120, Introduction to Data Communication.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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