Course Details for A.Y. 2013/2014
Name:
Information Systems and Network Security / Information Systems and Network Security
Basic information
Credits:
: Laurea in Informatica 6 CFU (b)
: Laurea Magistrale in Informatica 6 CFU (b)
Degree(s):
Laurea in Informatica curriculum Generale Opzionale
Laurea Magistrale in Informatica curriculum GSEEM Opzionale
Laurea Magistrale in Informatica curriculum Generale Opzionale
Language:
English
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Course Objectives
It has become nearly impossible to live in today's society and to be not dependent on information systems of one type or another.
The goal for students in this course is to learn the fundamentals of Information Systems and Security.
Course Content
- Introduction to information systems.
- Information Technology infrastructure and Support: business issues, challenges and information technology solutions, Cloud computing, Business transactions in real time.
- Data and network infrastructure: network management.
- Information Systems Security: - Information technology security, crime, Compliance, Continuity. - Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure. - Defense: Information technology Defense.
- Social impacts of technology.
- Algorithmic issues arising in information systems.
Learning Outcomes (Dublin Descriptors)
On successful completion of this course, the student should
- Acquire knowledge on: Information systems; Information technologies that support organizations; Networks and Data management;Information Systems Security; Cryptology; Cloud computing; Algorithmic issues arising in information systems.
- Be able to solve general issue arising in information systems at the enterprise level. Being able to develop secure computer networks and information systems.
- Be autonomous in solving general issue arising in information systems and network security. Being able to assess the level of security of an Information systems and computer network.
- Be able to understand issues arising in information systems and network security at the enterprise level.
- Be able to improve its knowledge in the field of information systems and network security in his future studies and/or works.
Prerequisites and Learning Activities
Foundamentals of algorithms, data structures, and discrete mathematics. General knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Database Systems.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Final/Mid-term written and oral examination.
Textbooks
- Efraim Turban, Linda Volonino., Information Technology for Management, 8th Edition. , Wiley. 2011.
Course page updates
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To read the current information on this course, if it is still available, go to the university course catalogue .
Course information last updated on: 22 marzo 2014, 11:33
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