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UAS Ketchikan To Offer Internet Information Security Course Statewide

 

August 01, 2002
Thursday - 12:15 am


The University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan will offer "Information Security Concepts" statewide this fall for businesses and individuals interested in learning how to keep


The three-credit course introduces participants to the principles of computer and information security.


information stored on networked and internet-based computers safe and secure from internet hackers.

The three-credit course introduces participants to the principles of computer and information security. The course is designed for individuals who have had an introduction to networking concepts, specifically TCP/IP protocols. Participants will learn the skills necessary to keep information secure over networks and the internet.

The course will be taught over the internet. Participants must have access to e-mail and the Internet. Course syllabus, assignments, interaction with the professor and other students will all be conducted over the internet through UAS Online and CAUCUS, the University of Alaska Southeast web-based distance delivery computer system. The course will have specific deadlines and requirements regarding interaction and course discussion.

Instructor Eric Hummel is an assistant professor of computer information and office systems. He also teaches CISCO Networking Academy courses. UAS Ketchikan is a certified CISCO Networking Academy.

Interested individuals can contact UAS Ketchikan at 225-6177 or statewide toll free at 1-888-550-6177 for more information or to register for this course. UAS Ketchikan Fall Semester starts September 3, 2002. The full course schedule is available online.

The University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus is a part of the University of Alaska statewide system and provides a wide variety of educational courses and programs both locally and to students in distance sites across the state. Many course offerings are available both locally and through distance avenues including web-based, audio conference, teleconference and satellite offerings. Through these offerings, students can achieve certifications, associate, bachelor and master degrees.

 

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University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan
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