2009 CCBC College Catalog

Information Security Certificate

Certificate Requirements:
Credits
____DCOM 258

Introduction to Information Security

3
____DCOM 211 Introduction to Firewalls
4
____DCOM 212 Introduction to Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
4
____DCOM 213 Introduction to Digital Forensics
4
Total Credits Required for Certificate:
15

 

Program Description:

The Information Security certificate program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to analyze security vulnerabilities, create a comprehensive incident-response plan, and implement the equipment, policies and procedures that protect a network and its related resources from unauthorized intrusion, information damage, or theft. Behaving ethically, writing policies and procedures, securing operating systems, installing and administering contemporary intrusion detection systems and firewalls, implementing network defenses and countermeasures, responding to intrusions, and utilizing system-wide, multi-layered, compliance-based approaches are emphasized.

 

Program Coordinator:

Noelle Damron
410-780-6113 or ndamron@ccbcmd.edu