ITM 380 Network Security
An introduction to network security and cryptography. Students learn about computer network configurations, devices, services, vulnerabilities and threats. Topics include firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, honeypots, wireless systems, remote connectivity, malware threats and common attack types. Students design a network security architecture for an organization. The course also covers cryptography topics including encryption methods, symmetric/asymmetric systems, hashing, public-key infrastructures and attack types. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing concepts with hands-on, lab-based exercises.
Credits
4
Offered
fall and spring semesters