Course Summary :

This course surveys major topics in Computer and Network Security.

Please visit Liberty University for details on this course’s prerequisites.

Rationale :

Increasingly, entities of all types and sizes rely on digital information systems to process, store and communicate business and mission-critical information. This reliance has exponentially increased the risk profile for organizations. Addressing these risks requires a workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled in the domains of information and cybersecurity. This course provides the necessary foundation for data and systems protection in a dynamic threat environment.

Measurable Learning Outcomes :

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the role of planning, management, policies, procedures, and personnel in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
2. Examine the nature of specific threats, such as malicious code, network attacks, and hostile content.
3. Apply the techniques and methodologies of widely used countermeasures such as access control mechanisms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
4. Integrate biblical principles within the field of computer security.

Course Assignment Detail :

Textbook readings lecture presentations :

Course Requirements Checklist :

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3) :

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences.

• Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided promptly for each discussion.
• Each thread must be at least 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge.
• In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads.
• Each reply must be at least 150 words.
• All assertions in your thread and replies must be supported by Learn materials, good examples, thoughtful analysis, and at least 2 scholarly resources.

Lab Assignments (9) :

The student will complete lab assignments associated with the course material. Each lab assignment will have specific instructions for tasks, along with deliverables, to be completed in the virtual lab environment.

Quizzes (6) :

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the module in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 8 multiple choice and 2 short answer questions, and have a 30-minute time limit.

Quiz: Midterm :

The Midterm Quiz will cover the Learn material for Module 1: Week 1- Module 4: Week 4. The Midterm Quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 46 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit.

Quiz: Final :

The Final Quiz will cover all the Learn material for the course. The Final Quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 46 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit.