Introduction to Information Security is a graduate-level introductory course in information security. It teaches the basic concepts and principles of information security, and the fundamental approaches to secure computers and networks.
Main topics include:
- Security basics
- Security management and risk assessment
- Software security
- Operating systems security
- Database security
- Cryptography algorithms and protocols
- Network authentication and secure network applications
- Malware
- Network threats and defences
- Web security
- Mobile security
- Legal and ethical issues
- Privacy