BUS 106 - Security Awareness For Managers

Institution:

Southwest Virginia Community College

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Description:

(3 cr.)--Information security is an extremely confusing and complex topic. This confusion can be reduced with a better understanding of security issues and related terminology. This course will cover concepts and terminology related to information security and risk assessment. The topics will be covered from a managers and end-users perspective and will include the identification of security threats, types of hardware/software solutions available and identifying policies and procedures to reduce the severity of security attacks. The student will complete a risk assessment and security plan for an organization and/or department. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sw.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 964-2555

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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