ITS-2090 - Computer Security* (3)

Prerequisite: ITS-1055
ITS-2090 covers the fundamentals of operational security, network security, managing a public key infrastructure (PKI), authentication, access control, external attack, and cryptography. Students learn about the security procedures to protect data in computer environments, the different network attack scenarios, the many tools and procedures used by organizations to protect their resources, and the ethical issues raised by computer security in the business world. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. The vendor neutral CompTIA Security+ certification is the acceptable industry-level security certification. For students who plan to use personal computers, this course may have specific computing requirements. Please refer to the Quick Link for Computing Requirements on the School of Professional and Technical Services webpage and Cybersecurity Center webpage.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify security concepts and the layered security model.

CO2 - Identify threats, attacks, vulnerabilities and defense strategies.

CO3 - Implement physical, network, and host security features.

CO4 - Describe devices, infrastructure security, and access control.

CO5 - Build virtualization, cloud and mobile security.

CO6 - Select appropriate risk management, state governance, and compliance standards.

Course Fee: $25