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Course Number:
CSCI 4629
Approved Starting Semester:
Fall 2021
Course Title:
Information Security Certification Workshop
Credit Hours:
1
Course Description (Bulletin Description):
This workshop course prepares students for information security certification examinations such as the Comp TIA Security+. Instructional materials cover test requirements, questions drills, and preparation resources.
Prerequisite:
CSCI 4200
Co-requisite:
None
Pre/Co-requisite::
None
Dual-Listed:
None
Course Objectives (Course-level Student Learning Outcomes):
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Prepare for the current CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. 2. Understand test taking strategies.
Topics Covered (In Outline/Calendar):
1. Networking Basics and Terminology 2. Introduction to Security Terminology 3. Security Policies and Standards 4. Types of Attacks 5. System Security Threats 6. Mitigating Security Threats 7. Implementing System Security 8. Securing the Network Infrastructure 9. Wireless Networking and Security 10. Authentication 11. Access Control 12. Introduction to Cryptography 13. Managing a PKI Infrastructure 14. Physical Security 15. Risk Analysis 16. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 17. Introduction to Computer Forensics 18. Security Assessments and Audits 19. Understanding Monitoring and Auditing
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (SLO1)
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. (SLO2)
Course Coordinator:
None
Instructor-in-charge:
None
Previous Professors:
None
Technologies / Skills:
Information security certification
Textbook(s):
Spring 2024
Title: COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION BUNDLE
Edition: 4th 21
Author: LACHANCE
Publisher: MCG
ISBN: 9781260467987
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