INFS 629. Information Security.
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INFS 629
Information Security.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Information Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to information security. Topics includebasic concepts of confidentiality, integrity, andavailability; security threats; malware; operatingsystems security; access control; network security(encryption, decryption, passwords and digitalsignature); security policies and practices; riskassessments; common criteria; privacy threats andprotection techniques; cybercrime and cyberforensics.
- Prerequisite(s): INFS 617
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken GLIS 629.
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