Title
CSEC1110 - Fundamentals of IT Security
Description
Description
Security is an important component of information technology. This course introduces industry-recommended security guidelines and controls. Students will practice implementing several examples of controls and encrypting data in transit and for storage.
API ID
Credits
3 (2/1/0)
Competencies
- Carry out information technology policies within an organization that include privacy, legal and ethical considerations.
- Evaluate the purpose and function of cybersecurity technology, identifying the tools and systems that reduce the risk of data breaches while enabling vital organization practices.
- Apply appropriate tools and concepts to minimize the risk to an organization's cyberspace to address cybersecurity threats.
- Identify the characteristics of a risk management approach for responding to and recovering from a cyber attack on systems which contain high-value information and assets such as email.
- Implement common standards, procedures and applications used to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and information systems.
- Analyze human facets that enable the exploitation of computing-based systems.
- Evaluate various security breaches and their effect on business operations.
- Summarize how governmental and environmental regulations affect an organization's environment.
- Perform common malware analysis procedures on mobile and desktop computer systems.
Degrees that use this course
Degrees that use this course
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
This program provides the skills to support and maintain information technology (IT) systems. These skills include overall computer...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Online
Credits:
60
Degree:
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals looking to add technical skills in IT security. A person earning this certificate will develop...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Online
Credits:
30
Degree:
Associate of Science (AS)
The Information Technology Associate of Science degree prepares students to continue to work toward a bachelor's degree or enter the...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
60