Description
Security II continues from principles taught in Security I and provides a detailed introduction to problems (weaknesses and targets) concerning Internet and Intranet information security. Topics include; risk analysis, computer crimes, human factors and technical failures, attacks on accounts, passwords and Internet protocol, misuse of design and programming errors, weaknesses in common operating systems, WWW targets, viruses, detection of attacks and intrusions and ethical issues. Elements of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification are addressed throughout the course. Upon completion, students will be able to effectively utilize tools to detect and protect computer systems from security threats. Prerequisite: CIS 338 with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval.