SEC 444 - Security Automation

5 CR

Previously ISIT 444.
Introduces the concepts and applications of basic scripting for a security administrator. Topics include using scripts for log analysis, writing simple monitoring scripts for intruders, interacting with databases and public APIs, and configuration automation.

Prerequisite(s): DATA 333 with a C or better, and admission to the BAS Cybersecurity program, or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Operate in a virtual server environment
Apply scripting and debugging techniques to automate security administration tasks
Use GIT source code control system for change management and code sharing
Apply scripting to automate logging, monitoring, databases, and API use
Develop systems for managing identity, passwords and multi-factor authentication

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