CISC 180 - Introduction to Network Security

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Computer And Information Science

Description:

This is an introductory course in computer and network security intended for networking or computer professionals and students who want to understand general concepts of network and information security. Topics will include the identification of vulnerabilities and mitigation of security risks, learning the basic principles of cryptography, keys and certificates, VPNs and wireless communication, configure group privileges, access control and authentication, implement security baselines, systems updates, intrusion detection, and create and build organizational and operational security programs that include documentation, risk assessment and user education.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CISC 131

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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