Computer System Security Threats and Solutions

Course code CSTP 2303

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students will learn various attack and defense methodologies. While exploring current and emerging security topics students will learn how computer security affects businesses and business data. Students will be introduced to the protection of an organization's assets, intellectual property and employees as well as methods for maintaining business continuity. Students will also examine methods to maintain the integrity of an organization's network infrastructure and day-to-day operations.

Prerequisites

CSTP 2106 Introduction to Computer Security
CSTP 2202 Network Server Administration

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What you will learn

  • Ethical Hacking
  • The techniques of information gathering
  • Defence methodolgoies
  • Mobile and wireless security
  • Internet of Things security
  • Cloud security
  • Cyber Warfare

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.