IS 471 - Computer Networking and Security

This course provides an introductory overview of selected topics in computer networking and information security. Networking topics include communication protocols and coordination, transmission media, channel organization, network topologies and hardware, the OSI Reference Model, Internet architecture, and physical network standards. Security topics include threats to information, methods of attack, legal, ethical and professional issues, risk management, and security models.

Prerequisite(s): IS 300, IS 376, and Business major or minor
Credits: 3 hours