CSC 445 - Computer Network Defense

Institution:

Norfolk State University

Subject:

Computer Science

Description:

Course designed to engage students in a hands-on analysis of defending computer networks against the common methods and tools used to harm them. Topics covered include the weakness of current network topologies, passive and active information gathering and common attack methods including viruses, worms, denial of service attacks, e-mail bombs, and buffer overflow attacks. Ethics and legal implications are also discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CSC-260

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nsu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 823-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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