INSE 420 Security Strategies for Operating Systems and Applications
Computer operating systems and software application are commonly exploited by hackers. An in-depth understanding of characteristic risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with specific modern operating systems and applications is important in order to protect them.
Cross Listed Courses
None
Prerequisite
All Technology Core courses
Corequisite
None
Washington Technology University
Syllabus
INSE 420 : Security Strategies for Operating Systems and Applications
5 Credits
Approved: 12/2/2021 2:17:09 PM
Course Description
Computer operating systems and software application are commonly exploited by hackers. An in-depth understanding of characteristic risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with specific modern operating systems and applications is important in order to protect them.
Course Required Resources
- Soloman, Michael, G. (2014). Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications. Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett.
Course Keywords
Auditing, Client-server, Cloud computing, HTML, HTTP, Packet switching, Virtualization, VPN, Clickjacking, Malware, Pretexting, Ransomware, Social Engineering, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Certificate, JavaScript, Web application, Vulnerability management, PCI, Resource pooling, Elasticity, Private Cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, STARS, Service level agreements, Integration testing, Security testing, Stress testing, Security assessment, Nmap, OS