CST 3610 - Network Security Fundamentals

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

2 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 3 cr This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of network security. It covers authentication methods along with common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. It also teaches important communication security aspects related to the use of remote access, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. The roles of firewalls, routers, switches and other network hardware in security are examined. Security considerations for transmission and storage media are discussed as well as network security topologies and Network Operating System vulnerabilities. In the lab, students will study how network attacks occur and how to defend against them. Prerequisites: MST 2405/MS 405 and CST 3510/CS 510

Credits:

3.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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