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CSTP 2303: Computer System Security Threats and Solutions
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 2106 Introduction to Computer Security
CSTP 2202 Network Server Administration
CSTP 2202 Network Server Administration
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate Ethical Hacking
- Apply the techniques of Information Gathering
- Analyze attack and defence methodologies
- Demonstrate mobile and wireless security
- Demonstrate Internet of Things security
- Discuss Cloud security
- Investigate Social Engineering and corporate espionage prevention
- Examine Cyber Warfare and advanced topics
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
2 assignments worth 15% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
2 quizzes worth 10% each |
|
Project |
25 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- Ethical Hacking
- The techniques of information gathering
- Defence methodolgoies
- Mobile and wireless security
- Internet of Things security
- Cloud security
- Cyber Warfare
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.