ITS-2536 - Network & Infrastructure Defense* (3)

Prerequisite: ITS-1960 ; ITS-2090 ; ITS-2511
In this course, student learn how to manage and apply technologies to protect networks. An understanding of security technologies including firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), virus protection, TCP packet sniffing and analysis, VPNs (virtual private networks), and disaster recovery will be addressed.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Install and configure Virtual Machines.

CO2 - Configure Firewalls and VPNs.

CO3 - Implement tools: Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems.

CO4 - Configure Windows network security settings.

CO5 - Identify best practices for hardening network systems.

CO6 - Conduct basic packet analysis.

CO7 - Identify and use various cryptographic protocols, standards, and methods.

CO8 - Identify and research networks, including Internet, tools and vulnerabilities.

CO9 - Analyze and describe threats used against network services, web sites and users.

CO10 - Explain the steps used to conduct risk analysis and the types of network security policies needed in an incident response plan.

CO11 - Explain the following concepts with regard to their role in computer networks: information security, network hardening, policies, standards, monitoring, vulnerability testing and penetration testing.

Course Fee: $25

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