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 defenses

  • Web security

  • Mobile security

  • Legal and ethical issues

  • Privacy

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