CET E437 - CCNA Security and Virtual Private Networking

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Retired August 31, 2005; replaced by ETC 4437 in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Introduces security concepts for local and wide area networks. Covers issues related to security in computing and concepts of secure communications. Introduces students to the concept of virtual private networks (VPNs). Examples and laboratory exercises demonstrate how switched networks can be extended using VPNs and the limitations imposed by them including speed, security, and reliability. Discusses the historical growth of VPNs, their intended applications and limitations, and future directions for their use.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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