CIS 102A Cyber Security and Safety

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Provides basic knowledge of the security, political, social issues, and human factors concerning the use of current computer technologies. Covers how people are affected by computer security breaches and technology misuse. Discusses electronic voting, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, location-based tracking technologies, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Explores computer security exploits such as buffer overflow, Denial of Service, spoofing, viruses, Trojan Horses, phishing and pharming scams, and intrusion detection. Includes how to protect yourself from malicious computer activities.

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 120, either with a grade of C or better; or equivalent knowledge as determined by instructor; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Relate the history of computer security to current day issues.
Evaluate the security, political and social issues, and human factors concerning the personal use of technologies.
Explain the basic concepts of cryptography and digital signatures.
Describe the basics of computer security and computer security terminologies.
Explain computer security fundamentals concerning mobile phones, electronic voting, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, location-based tracking technologies, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Select and apply methods for personal computer security, intrusion detection, and protection from malicious computer activities.

Content Outline

Computer Security Fundamentals
Cryptography Fundamentals
Digital Signatures and Passwords
File Permissions, E-Mail, and Spam
Political, Legal and Social Issues Concerning the Use of Technologies
Malware: Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, Spyware
Protecting Yourself from Malicious Computer Activities