CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- CISC143 (C or better) AND CISC244 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a practical approach to both securing and troubleshooting a network with emphasis on the local area network. Extensive laboratory work is provided. Topics include wired and wireless network security, cryptography, risk mitigation, problem recognition, and solution.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- explain security function of various network devices;
- explain risk related concepts;
- analyze and differentiate types of attacks;
- implement tools to discover threats; and
- implement procedures to establish host security.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Course Outline:
- Overview of Network Security
- Compliance and Operational Security
- Risk concepts
- Risk mitigation
- Disaster recovery plans
- Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Malware
- Social engineering
- Mitigation techniques
- Application, Data, and Host Security
- Access Control and Identity Management
- Cryptology
- General cryptology review
- PKI (public key infrastructure)
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of Course Learning Goals is based on written test, labs, and other assignments, as well as performance-based tasks as appropriate. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 11/02; Revised 6/09; Revised 5/2012; New Core 8/2015