Learning Outcomes

This page collects together all of the “outcomes” associated with individual modules. Outcomes identify what students will know and be able to do if they master the material.

The student learning outcomes (SLOs) for this course that are part of the SLOs for the entire Computer Science program, are:

[A] Students can apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
[B] Students can analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
[G] Students can analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.

Discuss and address basic security threats

Identify actions as security breaches.
Classify breaches as a violation of confidentiality, integrity, availability (liveness), authenticity, or some combination.
Describe threats to the liveness, safety and security properties of computing and communication systems
Suggest mechanisms to mitigate or prevent security attacks.

Referencing modules: Introduction

Referencing modules: Practical Network Security

Learning Outcomes

Discuss and address basic security threats

Detect and prevent network security problems