NET 166 - Applied Computer Security

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will discuss the basic concepts of practical computer and Internet security: passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, malware, social networking, surfing the Internet, phishing, and wireless networks. This class is intended for students with little or no background in information technology or security.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify threat categories.
Discuss risk management.
Prepare a basic contingency plan.
Explore information security tools.
Discuss legal and ethical issues in information security.