CIS 308 - Personal Computer Security Basics

    Recent Professors
    Joseph Lam
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of CIS 308
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is a beginner's computer security course for small office or home users. Students will learn to stop hackers, worms, viruses, spyware, web bugs, identity theft, and other cyber threats. Vulnerabilities found in web browsers, e-mail, and operating systems will also be learned, along with how to protect against online purchase dangers, install firewalls, manage cookies, restrict ports, evaluate wireless networks, and examine encryption. The course includes numerous hands-on exercises to demonstrate security concepts. This noncredit, tuition-free course will be completed in the same class as CIS D108. students covering the same course content.