Computer Information Systems - CIS 172
Network Security Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours3 Lecture Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. A variety of activities will reinforce the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer network environment.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate risks and threats that impact organizations relying on modern network technology and infrastructure.
- Explore attacks, vulnerabilities and defenses for modern networks.
- Improve network defense with network security concepts and technologies.
- Explain fundamental principles of identity and access management.
- Detect vulnerabilities using appropriate processes and tools.
- Improve security of data and networks with appropriate cryptographic technologies.
- Determine best practices for risk management and business continuity.
- Determine the role of regulations, frameworks and policies in network security.
- Investigate emerging trends in network security.
Course Schedule
| 172 | 142702 | Network Security | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 31/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |
| 172 | 112746 | Network Security | ONL | 3 | Baron TS | 5/31/0 | Open | $0.00 | |
| 172 | 112828 | Network Security | MC | 3 | McAllister B | 19/24/0 | Open | $40.00 | R 01:00 PM-03:52 PM HS840
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