MIS 640 - IS Security

(3 credits)

This course addresses issues pertaining to ensuring the security of organizational and personal information systems. Topics covered include: cryptography, analysis of threats, problems particular to networks, vulnerability and risk assessment, identification and authentication, certificates, credentials, organizational security policies, and the human factor. An emphasis is placed on practical problems and ethical dilemmas that face those concerned with information system security.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.