Description:

This course will provide a broad overview of the technical and policy related   security issues in computer/network environments, including: virus detection &   elimination, password management, encryption/ cryptography, operating   system & file-level security, the WWW/Internet (e.g. SSL, sHTTP, log   monitoring, scripting, s/MIME, browser kiosks, etc.), and network security   issues (e.g. firewalls, proxy servers, etc.). Specific case studies offering  solutions to common security problems and challenges will be examined.

Participants will receive a detailed resource workbook, including exercises, useful URLs, and a detailed bibliography. This course will be particularly useful to those information professionals who are new to managing information systems and technology in the library setting.

Prerequisites:

There are no specific pre-requitisites. Participants should have computing and network  experience, including DOS/Windows and/or Unix, and various Internet utilities (ftp, telnet, WWW, email). Systems management experience is helpful, but not necessary.

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Last Update: May 12, 1999