Course Listings for the MS in Information Systems for SPS Graduates, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Program Courses

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CIS 452-DL : Cybersecurity Attacks and Counter Measures

Description

With increased dependence by organizations and individuals on secure information technology, this course provides a hands-on approach to security issues and techniques throughout various areas of cyberspace. Technical topics will be explored including security controls and technologies, cybersecurity law, auditing and cybersecurity programs, risk assessment, and mitigation. Tools and topics used to both control and compromise these systems and networks, and how to assuage these attacks, will be demonstrated. This course will provide learners with insight into defining problems in the field along with an understanding of the negative effects already experienced throughout the history of internet-available data, and those predicted for the future.

Prerequisite: CIS 413