Network Security

The course examines the basic security needs required to protect an organization's network from internal and external attacks. Through real-world examples and labs, the student will learn how to apply security best practices to actual security scenarios. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of security topics including: identifying potential risks; types of attacks; operational security models; mandatory and discretionary controls; basic cryptography and its applications; intrusion detection and prevention; information systems assurance; and public key infrastructure (PKIs).