College of Information Systems and Technology


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

  • Course:  

    CS150

    -- Introduction to Computer Systems Security
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    This course provides the foundation for the study of computer system security. The course centers around the ten domains comprising the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge. Topics include access control systems, telecommunications and network security, cryptography, operations security and business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Students will be exposed to security management practices as well as security architecture and models security laws, investigations and ethics.


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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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