Computer Network Security

Catalog description

This course covers principles of networking configuration and security authentication, IP security, network management security, wireless security, and system security by studying attacks on computer systems, network, and the Web as well as detection and prevention. Work is completed in Unix/Linux environments and in Microsoft Windows environment. Students will need to setup a virtual private infrastructure to perform multiple tasks; additionally unlimited AWS cloud resources will be available for them. The course emphasizes "learning by doing" and has a 90% hands-on and 10% theory. Much of this information consists of skills and abilities that employers want and expect in the real world of IT - in a small to medium size organization. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: C- or better in INFOTC 2810 or C- or better in CMP_SC 4850