MP0: Getting Started with POIS (Introduction)

Welcome to the Principles of Information Security (a.k.a. POIS)!

This course will present a basic introduction to practical computer security for all users.  Security topics relate to real-life experiences, showing why computer security is necessary and provide the essential elements for making and keeping computers secure.

In this class you will gain practical skills on how to protect your computers and wireless networks from sophisticated attacks.  You will also learn how organizations deal with security issues.

To access this mission plan's discussions topics, click on the Discussions link in the top panel. For a complete list of computer based lab assignments for this mission plan, please refer to the assignments folder within Blackboard.