BCIS 2650 - Information Security Fundamentals

Institution:

Utah State University

Subject:

Bus Computer Info

Description:

Introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Purpose of this course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Covers inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Prerequisite/Restriction: Experience using personal computers, their operating systems, and network technology suggested

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usu.edu

Phone Number:

(435) 797-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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