Do you want to better understand the threats to a computer network and how to defend against attacks and intrusions? This eight-week introductory course is a basic exploration of the definitions, concepts, and issues regarding network and systems security that face industries today. Participants examine how the concept of security - and being secure - integrates into the mission of an agency or private business. While learning the concepts, participants will explore the importance of user involvement, security training, ethics, trust and informed management.

Textbooks are not included in the tuition; the Graduate School will contact all registered participants about their books.

Each eight-week course consists of a weekly two-hour, real-time session, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon supplemented by a two-hour practice session on Thursday. During the live class-time session, you simply get online and log in to listen to the instructor, while participating with other students. Courses may be completed from home or office, individually or with a group. The total class time is only four hours per week.