CST 3510 - Computer Security

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

2 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 3 cr This course is a practical guide to security issues facing computer professionals today. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to maintain the integrity, authenticity, availability and privacy of data. It covers computer viruses, authentication models, certificates, group policy, cryptography and access control. It also introduces the fundamental security issues of programming, database and web server. Other topics include how to monitor the system for suspicious activity and fend off attacks, to keep spies and Spam out of email, to take ultimate control of security by encrypting data, to design Active directory, blocking ports and locking down the registry. Prerequisite: MST 2307/MS 307, MST 2405/MS 405

Credits:

3.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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