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CIS184C Intro to Information Security

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  • CRN: 31781
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 23 through September 6, 2025, Anthony M Kobah

Class materials

Textbooks

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Details about this class

This is a fully Online course with no zoom meetings to attend. The content is hosted on D2L (Brightspace) and you have to submit assignments each week

Course Description
Provides an overview of key concepts and practices in information security. Covers foundational principles of cybersecurity, risk management, adversarial thinking, data and system security, as well as ethical and privacy considerations in a global society. Practical skills such as personal device protection and online safety are emphasized. Recommended: CIS 120 or CIS 121. Audit Available. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental concepts of cybersecurity using industry-standard terminology.

  • Apply risk management techniques to identify information assets, enumerate cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and conceptualize potential mitigations.

  • Use appropriate practices and controls to ensure personal privacy and security of personal and organizational data on information systems and networks.

  • Discuss the impact on a global society of current and emerging technologies and prevailing trends in cybercrime.

Technology

  • You will need software to create and edit documents, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer, or Google Docs.
  • Further software may be required for specific labs. Any installation / use instructions will be given in the lab, and you are free to remove the software afterwards.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

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