BINS 488 - Computer and Information Security

Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3

This course covers how systems can be protected while ensuring system reliability and integrity. Topics include examples of security problems, host security, access control, site security, TCP/IP review, attack methods, firewalls and access control lists (ACLs), basic cryptology, securing email and electronic commerce, disaster recovery, and security management functions. The student learner will understand key enterprise system components, how enterprise systems are exploited by intruders, how to utilize security tools, and how to establish policies and procedures to protect enterprise systems.