CS 225 - Computer and Network Security

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course examines both the theory and practice of computer and network security. Topics include cryptography, spyware, viruses, sniffers, rootkits, back doors, network attacks, Trojan horses, intrusion detection, and firewalls. Examples of attacks and how to protect against them will be drawn from both the Windows and Unix/Linux worlds. Hands-on exercises are included. Prerequisite or concurrent: CS 111 or permission of instructor. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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