Information Assurance and Security

Course Description

Insecure security systems can cause major risks and vulnerabilities for companies. Breaches in personal employee information, financial information, or company secrets can elicit the downfall of an organization. In this course, students learn the importance of such concerns as well as key concepts of computer and information security, including technical, privacy, organizational, social, and policy issues. They examine fundamental notions of authentication, authorization, and encryption. Students learn about economic and human impact issues through the analysis of case studies of security and privacy breaches. Through discussions and assignments, students also examine risk management, informal system security methods, and corporate governance. BS in Business Administration Pre-requisites BS in Information Technology Pre-requisites ITEC 2055 or ITEC 3040 or CMIS 1002 or ITEC 2030 All Other Programs Pre-requisites ITEC 2055 or ITEC 3040 or CMIS 1002

Code

ITEC 3020

Credits

5

Subject

Information Technology