CYBER DEFENSE METHODS

Catalog description

This course introduces practices and techniques for building an integrated secure business network with a focus on incident handling techniques. IT security concepts are reviewed along with the current risks faced by most business with regard to IT security. Specific tools, practices and technologies are employed to build up a layered defense for business networks. Hands on labs allow students to learn how to harden Windows and Linux servers, routers and switches. The benefits of deploying firewalls and prevention tools complete the defense lab approach. The labs involve the use of tools that can evaluate and exploit security holes so that students can gauge their level of success in building a secure network. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG, ITAG)