COMP 2475 Security Basics

Course Information

Course information
Course Number	COMP 2475
Course Title	Security Basics
Description	An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security (INFOSEC), this course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. The terminal objectives for this course as defined in NSTISSI Training Standards 4011 are: 1. Understand the threats to and vulnerabilities of information systems 2. Recognize the need to protect data, information, and the means to process it 3. Develop a working knowledge of INFOSEC principles and practices 4. Design, execute, and evaluate INFOSEC security procedures and practices (Prerequisites: COMP 1360)
Total Credits	4
Total Hours	64

Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type	Credits and Hours
Lecture	4 Credits, 64 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: COMP 1360

Institutional Core Competencies

Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.

Course Competencies

Explain the fundamental concepts of information security.
Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies and the proper use of these devices to design a secure network.
Identify and remediate common operating-system vulnerabilities.
Explain cryptography and implement cryptographic systems.
Identify and remediate common application-layer vulnerabilities found in web applications.
Explain important state and federal laws regarding computer crime.
Defend against offensive security techniques.
Explain the role that physical security plays in information security.
Develop a business continuity plan.
Develop administrative security controls.
Explain industry compliance and operational security.
Describe incident response and basic forensic procedures.

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

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