IT 338 - Cybercrime

Description:
Investigate vulnerability of computer networks, systems, and computer applications. Learn methods of mitigation and/or prevention of cybercrime. Attributes of cybercrime such as virus attacks, identity theft, electronic funds transfers, and phishing will be examined.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: IT 238.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the various attributes of cybercrime to include hacking, denial of service attacks, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, virus attacks, identity theft, electronic funds transfers, phishing, spoofing, internet fraud and similar attributes.
Investigate the vulnerability of computer applications, networks, and systems in terms of computer intrusions and attacks.
Analyze the impact of cybercrime (social, economic, and legal).
Discuss methods of the mitigation and/or prevention of cybercrime.
Utilize tools and procedures to include hardware and/or software to mitigate cybercrime.
Discuss the legal ramifications of cybercrime on individuals, organizations, and society.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/16/2013

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Online Winter Locations: Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online Summer Locations: Online