WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Information Technology 264B
Course Description and Outline |
CIT 264B: Operating System Security
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Computer Information Technology
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| Academic Division |
Business and Computer Technology |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Discusses various aspects of security applied to an organizational model. Topics will include physical security, social engineering, organizational policy and procedures, and disaster recovery. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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This course will discuss various requirements to "harden" different desktop and network operating systems making them less vulnerable to attack. Discussion will include Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux systems in various logical locations (local LAN, DMZ, WAN).
- • Assess security risks of various operating systems
- • Authentication, authorizing and accounting (AAA)
- • Manage user securing file and print resources. application and operating system hardening
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.
Know
• The principles, theories, and best practices appropriate to the degree emphasis. Are Able to:
• Apply the principles theories, and best-practices appropriate to the degree emphasis, in the design, management and security of computer and network information resources.
• Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to an information technology professional.
• The importance of ethics in their professional and personal lives. |
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