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ASD261 — Application Security

Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development
  • Course ID: ASD261
  • Course Credits: 4
Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development Program Availability:
  • California Institution
  • New Mexico Institution

About ASD261 — Application Security

This course will cover DoS attacks, viruses, security policy, scams, spyware, cybercrime and terrorism, and network security. The students become acquainted with the threats posed to a network, as without a realistic idea of what dangers might affect the systems, it cannot be protected effectively. The students will acquire a basic understanding of the terminology used by security professionals and those seeking to compromise security.


Topics Covered in Course

ASD261 Topics
  • Be able to assess the likelihood of a network attack and differentiate between key security terms, such as cracker, penetration tester, firewall, and authentication
  • Recognize and explain network protocols, understand connection methods and speeds, and proficiently utilize network troubleshooting utilities
  • Gain expertise in recognizing and preventing Internet scams and frauds, protecting against identity theft, understanding cyber stalking and related legal implications, and optimizing web browser privacy settings for online security

Prerequisites

Programming experience in Python or any other programming language.

Required Materials

Textbook

William Easttom II

9780138105617

California Institution

401 Mile of Cars Way #100, National City, CA 91950

New Mexico Institution

1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110

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