EBUS 240 - Introduction to Network Security for E-Business

3 Credits.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Information Security/Assurance through a combination of discussions and hands-on exercises. This course also maps directly to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-101) objectives. Topics covered in this course include general security concepts, including common network attacks and how to safeguard against them; communication security such as remote access, E-mail, WWW, directory and file transfer, and wireless services and data; infrastructure security exploring various network devices and media and the proper use of perimeter topologies; cryptography basics, including the difference between asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, hashing algorithms, and the different types of PK1 certificates and their uses; operational/organizational security as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity; and computer forensics and its role in Information Security/Assurance. Courses offered less than once a year.

Prerequisite(s): CSIT 130 or written permission from program director required