CMPS 332 - Computer Security and the Law

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description:

The course concentrates on cybercrime and its impact upon the system of criminal justice. It includes (but is not limited to) computer-based economic crime, electronic commerce, ethical challenges, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Includes the laws including IS in the specific areas, such as healthcare. Course Objectives (1) Identify typical computer crimes (2) Identify different types of information theft and how it can be avoided (3) Define and give examples of copyright infringement (4) Discuss privacy issues in a field such as health care

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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