Principles of Information Security

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Course No: INFO.2950-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1500; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

This course will present an overview of the issues related to information security from a computer and computer network perspective. We will cover the threats to the information security infrastructure with a focus on the detection and prevention of them. We will discuss protection of PCs, servers, associated computer services (e.g. network, browsers) and data (e.g. file systems, email) through a "defense in depth" or "layered" and most recent "Zero Trust" approach. Topics will include security management and risk assessment; software security; operating systems security; database security; cryptography algorithms and protocols; network authentication and secure network applications; malicious malware. This course will also help understanding legal, ethical issues and privacy. Anti-Req INFO.3850. Students cannot get credit for both INFO.2950 or INFO.3850.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Yelena Rykalova
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• Summer 2023: May 15 to Jul 23
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140 | Pay as little as $580/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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