CSNT 241 Network Security and Encryption

6 credits

In this course students will examine packet structures, routing and access control lists, authentication and encryption, network traffic monitoring, and intrusion detection techniques. Additional subjects will include security and acceptable use policies, and gathering data to support forensic reviews.

Prerequisites: CSNT 255 and CSNT 256

Corequisites: CSNT 248

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Compare and contrast network security vs. computer security
Demonstrate an understanding of the network security terminologies
Define access control methods and their proper applications
Describe vulnerabilities and attacks, and measures used to protect against them
Explain the basic concepts of cryptography and public key infrastructure
Define authentication methods and their proper applications
Define and apply network infrastructure security, including wireless networking
Apply methods to harden hardware, applications, and networks
Correctly deploy network monitoring, analysis, and sniffing tools
Define auditing and intrusion detection and protection systems
Define common methods to enhance communications security and internet services security
Define and understand the concepts of operational security and security planning, including business continuity, physical security, and incident response
Comply with End User Licensing Agreements (EULA)
Create acceptable use and security policies

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the IT field
perform successfully as computer technicians, Network technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk support, and network administrators
demonstrate knowledge of data protection and network hardening techniques

Total Hours: 100 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80