Cyber Security

This course will provide a practical, hands-on approach to the security of both hosts and networks. Students will be provided with the opportunity to perform penetration testing and then apply results to updating and patching hosts to mitigate discovered vulnerabilities. It includes access control and authentication systems as well as planning and implementation for wireless network security. A variety of client and network operating systems will be used. This course assumes a prerequisite knowledge of network operating systems and introductory security concepts. A major network security project is a requirement of the course and will be presented in written and oral formats.

This course will provide a practical, hands-on approach to the process of scientifically retrieving, examining and analyzing data from computer storage media so that data can be used as evidence in court. This course assumes a prerequisite knowledge of network operating systems and security concepts. A final project will be required.

In this course, students will integrate, configure and analyze network system components, security tools and procedures necessary to create enterprise class network security perimeters. Topics addressed include a combination of open source and proprietary security applications covering the fundamental components of an effective network security perimeter. These components include: firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Virtual Private Networks (VPN), authentication systems, port scanning, vulnerability scanning penetration testing, disaster recovery systems and security management systems. An in-depth analysis of the security risks associated with the TCP/IP protocol and associated sub-protocols will also be included as part of a final project.