CSC 240 - Information Security & Ethics

Institution:

Pratt Community College

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Description:

The main goal of this course is to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Students will learn about the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment. Students will learn about the authentication, the types of attacks and malicious code that may be used against a network, the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, Web applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies are discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communications channels, secure internetworking devices, and network medium. Further, students will learn about intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and physical security concepts. In addition, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics are covered. Aside from learning the technologies involved in security, students will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting those technologies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prattcc.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 672-5641

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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