ITEC 1300 Survey of Information Security

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is an introduction to network security. It tackles the different terminology, products, services, and elements of networking security. The course begins with how hackers operate, providing an introduction to the threat and then provides an overview of security policies and protocols, providing an introduction to prevention and response. It provides an in depth introduction to security but does not cover the specific technical skills to perform as a network security professional.

This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.