CIS5002-8 - Corporate Computer and Network Security

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course presents a framework about security threats and security management in corporations. It covers the techniques and mechanisms designed to thwart security threats as well as known methods for exploiting vulnerabilities. Concentration will be placed on the management of the security functions, elements of cryptography and cryptographic systems, access control and site security, incident and disaster response, TCP/IP and how hackers use it to attack organizations, attack methods, attack prevention systems (firewalls and host security), and application security.