CIS 284 - Network Security Fundamentals

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): CIS 179 or documented Network+ certification.

Course Description: Introduces the beginning concepts of computer and network security and threats. Introduction to security principles, common network and system attacks and defense technologies and techniques will be covered. Topics will also include basic cryptography, mobile device security, wireless network security, security policies, authentication, Internet communication security, and other security related topics.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Acquire an appreciation for the multifaceted aspects of security and information assurance. (ILO: Information Literacy)
CLO#2: Identify common network attacks, how they are implemented as well as prevention strategies.
CLO#3: Identify all aspects of security principles with a strong focus on authentication methods.
CLO#4: Analyze different media type’s security risks as well as prevention strategies.
CLO#5: Interpret Secure Internet communications via the web, email and other data transfer.
CLO#6: Identify key concepts and protocols involved in administering a secure network process.
CLO#7: Define basic cryptography methods and features of common algorithms in use and application such algorithms.
CLO#8: Describe how a public key infrastructure works and how to take advantage of digital certificates.
CLO#9: Define basic wireless and mobile device security practices.
CLO#10: Perform vulnerability assessment. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#11: Define risk mitigation is a small to medium corporation.