INSS 453 - Internet and Network Security

Institution:

University of Baltimore

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Description:

Familiarizes students with basic security threats on networks connected to the Internet and basic tools to provide user and system security resources available on the Internet.The main focus is on digital and infrastructure security.Topics include security framework overview; footprinting; scanning; enumeration; hacking framework; backdoor servers and Trojans; root-kits; Windows (98/NT, 2000/XP) and Linux vulnerabilities; dialup,VPN and network devices vulnerabilities; firewalls; Intrusion Detection System (IDS); Denial of Service (DoS) and Ddos; buffer overflow; spyware; phishing; social engineering and protecting the Web enduser. This is a project-oriented course using a restricted-access UB Lab to practice the use of hacking and security tools. prerequisites: INSS 315 and INSS 427 or permission of the instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ubalt.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 837-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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