CST 2823 - Network Security

Institution:

Ridgewater College

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Description:

The main goal of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Topics covered include the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment. Students will learn about authentication, the attacks and malicious code that may be used against computer networks, the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, web applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies are discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communications channels, secure internetworking devices, and network medium. Further, students will study intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and physical security concepts. In addition, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics are covered. Aside from learning the technologies involved in security, students will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting those technologies. There will be will be a variety of hands-on and case project assignments that reinforce the concepts read in each chapter. Prerequisite: CST 2274

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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