Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0291
Organization's ID:
CT204T
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 3 Information Security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach students to identify the fundamental concepts of computer security; essential knowledge in security concepts for computers, networks and internet, security infrastructure, standards, and protocols; learn how to protect wired and wireless network from different attacks; examine the security for various internet applications, such as emails, instant messaging, and web browsing; and policy and management for security and risk.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Deploy system security
  • Review network basics
  • Recognize threats to computers and networks
  • Analyze and inspect network protection

General Topics:

  • Security
  • Malware and social engineering attacks
  • Network-based attacks
  • Cryptography
  • Network security fundamentals, administering a secure network
  • Wireless network security
  • Mobile device security
  • Access control fundamentals
  • Authentication and account management
  • Business continuity
  • Risk mitigation
  • Vulnerability assessment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials