3.50 Credits
A comprehensive guide to network security is provided in this course. General security concepts discuss authentication methods, common network attacks and how to safeguard systems. Communication security covers remote access, email, the Web, directory and file application of border controls such as DMZs, extranets and intranets. Cryptography evaluates symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, PKI certificates and their application. Operational Security details disaster recovery, forensics and continuity. The lab component provides the student with extensive hands-on experience with securing networks, intrusion detection, hot fixes and installing and configuring a wireless network using a Cisco Aironet 340.