COMP 448: Network Security¶
Credit Hours¶
3
Prerequisites¶
COMP 264: Introduction to Computer Systems or COMP 170: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming or COMP 447: Intrusion Detection
Description¶
This course will involve a discussion of the methods and tactics used to keep attackers at bay as well as the mechanisms by which we can identify and potentially stop potential “bad guys.” It will involve the following topics as they all relate to the overall security posture which makes computing safer: Encryption, authentication, firewalls, NAT/PAT, restricted access policies, intrusion detection and other security frameworks. The goal is to gain an understanding of how to secure computers and computing environments. Instructor permission is based on relevant industry experience with networking including TCP/IP.