CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course offers in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization’s data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. The course serves as a foundation for those responsible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes
General Education Distribution Category Met: None