INSE 420 Security Strategies for Operating Systems and Applications

Computer operating systems and software applications are commonly exploited by hackers. An in depth understanding of characteristic risks, threats, vulnerabilities associated with specific modern operating systems and applications is important to understand in order to protect them. Learn the tools and techniques needed to decrease or remove risks arising from these vulnerabilities: OS hardening, application security, and vendor specific incident management such as bug patching, and software configuration control.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

INSE 400

Washington Technology University

Syllabus

INSE 420 : Security Strategies for Operating Systems and Applications

5 Credits

Approved: 7/19/2018 1:59:18 PM

Course Description

Computer operating systems and software applications are commonly exploited by hackers. An in depth understanding of characteristic risks, threats, vulnerabilities associated with specific modern operating systems and applications is important to understand in order to protect them. Learn the tools and techniques needed to decrease or remove risks arising from these vulnerabilities: OS hardening, application security, and vendor specific incident management such as bug patching, and software configuration control.