INFS 680. Introduction to Information Security and Cryptography.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Information Studies (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Introduction to cybersecurity and cryptography. Examination of the main threats that organizations face inthe protection of data and information concerning their customers and trade secrets. Basic control mechanisms and processes that can be put in place to protect against these threats as well as a general introduction to the concepts of cryptography as a way to ensure secure communications.
- Restrictions: Open to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and other students with permission of the instructor.
- This course has an additional course fee of $32.15 charged to all students registered to support the cost of using an online platform for interactive lab activities in a secure online virtual environment.