COSC 435 - Foundations of Computer and Network Security

3 Credits

Fall
Prerequisite(s): COSC 410 or consent of instructor. This course explores the challenges and vulnerabilities in securing a computer networking system. Topics include the in-depth study of network border security, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networking, penetration testing and network security architecture. This course is designed to develop the skills needed to analyze the internal and external security threats against a network, and to develop security policies that will protect an organization’s information. Students will learn how to evaluate network security policies and strategies. In addition, they will learn how to expose system and network vulnerabilities and defend against them.