CIS 168 - Principles of Information Security

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Computer Info Security

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the dynamic discipline of information security. Information security covers a broad range of areas from keeping networks secure from hackers to protecting one's own personal information. Areas of study will include ethical, moral, and legal issues; industry-and vendor-specific certifications; encryption and decryption methods and protocols; and the security system design life cycle. Up-to-the-minute developments in information security and network security will also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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