CYS 1213 : Network Defence

Course Description

This course highlights the models and protocols essential to secure wired and wireless networks. Students also learn to capture and analyze network traffic, identify network security threats, and apply and evaluate network security controls.

 

Objectives/Learning Outcomes (LOs):

The student will be able to:
1. Identify security issues in Internet protocols: TCP, DNS, and routing.
2. Illustrate network defense tools: Firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection, and filters.
3. Describe unwanted traffic: denial of service attacks.
4. Utilize tools for improving system security.
5. Apply basic web security model.
6. Manage Sessions and user authentication.