ITS 220S - PC & Network Security and Safeguards

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ITS 104. ITS 220S focuses on the principles of PC &Network security in small and home businesses. The course covers both hardware and software security issues and solutions, both peer-to-peer and server networks, network and Internet security as well as internal business security, data content, email, and physical security. Preventive security and disaster recovery are addressed. Common risk assessment strategies are developed with adaptations for various business situations to assist the student in developing security plans for various business situations. Common security tools are explored. The course covers basic communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography basics, computer forensics, common security issues faced by computer users with hands on labs to reinforce many of the security tools covered. Upon successful completion of ITS 220S, the student should be able to: Implement network security measures Create a secure computer networking environment applying commonly used network and PC security principles Authenticate and log attacks and malicious code that may be used against a network Employ countermeasures for e-mail threats including digital identification Employ common Web security applications Perform remote access using remote desktop, remote management software and protocols, accessing servers through firewalls Secure file and print services Employ various security topologies Evaluate appropriate technologies for providing secure communications channels such as VPN or virtual private networking, PGP Secure internet-working devices and network media Deploy intrusion detection systems Implement firewalls, both hardware and software Implement physical security concepts and create a physical risk assessment plan for a small business Create security policies Prepare a disaster recovery plan Evaluate computer security using techniques such as computer forensics, tracking and logging Manage and troubleshoot security technologies

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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