SEC 305 - Network Security and Firewalls

5 CR

Previously ISIT 305.
This course covers the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate those threats. Emphasizes core security technologies on premise and in the cloud. Topics will include installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices.

Prerequisite(s): IT 213 and admission to the BAS Cybersecurity Program, or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Describe common security threats with appropriate countermeasures.
Perform scenario-based activities on network security platforms
Describe, implement and verify Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) on devices.
Describe and implement secure network management practices.
Evaluate operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies.
Explore use cases for cloud based virtual firewalls.
Assess the applicability of the different methods used in cryptography.
Implement Protocol Security (IPSec) site-to-site Virtual Private Network (VPN) for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

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