CMPS 363 - Digital Security

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description:

This class will provide an overview of computer security. The concepts of security in the context of the digital world will be discussed. The nuts and bolts of threat prevention, detection and removal are discussed. The student will be required to use a lab environment to simulate troubleshooting, preventing and fixing problems. Prerequisites: CMPS 161. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Prepare information and present material in a professional manner. (2) Research developments in the application of computer security in a business environment and report the findings. (3) Assess security needs in a business environment. (4) Explain the design and implementation of security systems. (5) Use tools to analyze, detect and remove threats. (6) Use tools to analyze network traffic.

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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