CST 191 - Secure Wireless Networks

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Prerequisite: ENG 101, CST 180 or equivalent. 3 credits After an introduction to wireless networking, the course explores the options available for local area and personal area networking. Both design and implementation issues of practical wireless networks will be discussed. Hands-on projects will help reinforce the concepts presented. Wireless network security will be discussed in terms of the risks and the measures needed to secure them. Rogue access points and insecure network configurations will be discussed and students will develop their skills in identifying and mitigating these security threats. External threats such as eavesdropping, identity theft, and other evolving threats will be presented along with methods of making the wireless experiences secure.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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