Year Level: 1 to 2
This course exposes the student to a broad range of computer systems and information security topics. It is designed to provide a general knowledge of information security and privacy, including basic concepts, terminologies, and social issues. This course outlines the methods of protecting data security by following the procedure of capturing, processing and utilizing data. It combines core information technology concepts such as Internet, communication, database, etc, with the social and ethical concerns regarding security and privacy. This course introduces each important area from both the user and the IT professional’s perspective, lays out the security vulnerabilities and possible threats, and follows technical and legal countermeasures to address them.