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Saylor University

CS406: Information Security

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Undergraduate-level survey course in information security. It introduces core security concepts, then works through threats and attack modes, cryptographic models, access control, identification and authentication, network security, operating system security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and privacy laws, penalties, and privacy issues. Includes a study guide and a final exam for certification. Suited to computer science or IT students and practitioners seeking a structured foundation in securing systems, networks, and data.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Information Security
  • Unit 2: Threats and Attack Modes
  • Unit 3: Cryptographic Models
  • Unit 4: Access Control
  • Unit 5: Identification and Authentication
  • Unit 6: Network Security
  • Unit 7: Operating System (OS) Security
  • Unit 8: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
  • Unit 9: Privacy Laws, Penalties, and Privacy Issues
  • Study Guide
  • Course Feedback Survey
  • Certificate Final Exam

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    Phúc Nguyễn Duy @james11
    In my computer, I Downloaded the file then Cut and save its in Another folder that My Laptop rarely open. After finish the courses I feel very confident about my Email and my Messages, my Social Network and my internet. As a result I see change in my email nguyn.phuc@gmail that nolonger has trashes information anymore. I am very thankful about this course and I would love to working as a position in some Food stores in my Convince also I can see that the work protect my Computer are very necessary In The future I want to develop any websites, Applications That Help my Province grow better. In conclusion I see opporturnity in protect My Administer Account and its Passwords
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