ECS 6700 - Information Assurance

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, practices, and methodologies used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation of information in information systems. Emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects, students will examine risk management frameworks, cryptographic techniques, security policies, disaster recovery, and the legal and ethical implications of information assurance. Topics include system vulnerabilities, security models, network security, data protection strategies, incident response, and regulatory compliance. Credits: 3