Description
This course introduces students to security and forensic techniques that can be applied to the investigation of events that occur on networked systems. Topics will include the basics of defending networks from attacks, the effective use of access control lists to protect networks, appropriate network appliances, and other security-related techniques. Upon completion, students will be able to track attackers based on network traffic, detect suspicious network activity, and fortify networks against attacks. Prerequisites: C or better in CIS 213 and C or better in CIS 338, or departmental approval.