IAE 621 - Applied Wireless Network Security

Institution:

Capitol Technology University

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Description:

This 16-week course provides students with practical, real-world experience with wireless network security with an understanding of wireless fundamentals, wireless network threats, tools to test wireless security, and safeguards. Specifically, this course addresses the most popular hacking, cracking and wireless security network analysis tools and trains students to use them to test and secure wireless networks. Current industry best practices for managing wireless networks in a secure environment are addressed. Students need access to a second computer (for hacking) and will be required to purchase and install wireless network equipment to create a home wireless network for the purpose of conducting experiments on various wireless security vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Students must have access to a computer network they personally own and can modify. Case studies will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: IAE-670. Corequisite: IAE-682.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.capitol-college.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 369-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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