CS 325 - Information Security

Semester Hours: 4

This course examines management issues and practical implications related to securing information systems. A clear theoretical understanding supports a large practical component where students learn to audit information systems and use contemporary security software. It focuses on the threat environment, security policy and planning, cryptography, secure networks, access control, firewalls, host hardening, application security, data protection, incident response, networking and review of TCP/IP.

Prerequisite: CS 151 and CS 152.
When Offered: (Offered on demand).