Security in Networks

Catalog description

Analysis of the concepts and techniques for security in data networks. Includes the development and placement of security systems, human resources and the policies of physical safety. Emphasis on models of architecture, threats, attacks, radio networks, viruses, response to incidents, backups and recovery from disasters, risk management, and governmental laws. Exploration of solutions such as digital certificates, security tokens, biometry, cryptography, education and audit, among others. Requires forty-five (45) hours of lecture/lab and additional time in an Open Laboratory.