NVCC COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
ADJ 157 - COMPUTER SECURITY (3 CR.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examines security concerns with access controls, shutdown alternatives, hardware and software protection, and data encryption. Lecture 3 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an awareness of problems associated with providing appropriate security to computer technology hardware, procedures and stored data.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

    A. have learned security vulnerabilities of computer information systems

    B. profile necessary safeguards needed to afford appropriate protection to hardware and the information

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED
    A. Natural and man-made hazards

    B. Risks/penetration/compromise

    C. Deterrence

    D. Alternate computers

    E. Area access control

    F. EDP audit

    G. File protection

    H. Identification and building security

    I. Physical protection of equipment at all locations

    J. Emergency planning

    K. Interface of personnel/physical and information security

EXTRA TOPICS (optional)

Related topics at the discretion of the instructor.

Revised 9/99

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