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2009-2010 University Catalog

INFS 462 - Information Security Principles

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with IT 462

Studies security policies, models, and mechanisms for secrecy, integrity, availability and usage controls. Topics include models and mechanisms for mandatory, discretionary and role-based access controls; authentication technologies; control and prevention of viruses and other rogue programs; common system vulnerabilities and countermeasures; privacy and security policies and risk analysis; intellectual property protection; and legal and social issues.

Prerequisites
IT 212 or equivalent.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0