College of Information Systems and Technology


Degree Program:  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Security

  • Course:  

    CRJ277

    -- Security Management
  • Credits:  6
  • Prerequisites:  CRJ141  
  • Description:  
    This course provides an overview of principles and issues in business and organizational security management. Students can examine the challenges embodied in various aspects of security such as personnel, facility, and information. Principles of loss prevention and the protection of assets are also covered.


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Sampling of Additional Courses applicable to this degree program

  • Course:  IT454 -- Security Management
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT360  
  • Description:  
    This course focuses of various practices that need to be established within an organization for an effective and efficient management of security. Topics such security policies design and implementation, risk assessment and management, and security procedures will be covered.

  • Course:  IT456 -- Security Architecture
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT454  
  • Description:  
    This course is an in-depth study of network security architecture. Students will examine both Internet security architectural models and web security protocols. Encryption, digital signatures, firewalls, proxy services, and virtual private networks (VPNs) will be covered. Additionally, students will examine cryptography protocols and standards.

  • Course:  IT458 -- Disaster Recovery
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT456  
  • Description:  
    In this course, students learn the importance of recovery planning and the strategies for disaster recovery. This course covers the fundamental elements of disaster recovery planning, such as risk analysis, strategies for recovery and backup, plan maintenance, and testing.



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