CIS 427: Network Security
Computer & Information Science
This course explores the concepts and methods of computer security with an emphasis on network security and the appropriate tools to identify and remedy vulnerabilities across leading network platforms. It emphasizes both offensive and defensive analysis tools, including scanners, sniffers, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- Csci 325: Foundations of Computer Security (Minimum grade: C-)
- Csci 361: Introduction to Computer Networks (Minimum grade: C-)
- Pre-requisite: 24 or more earned hours.
Cross-listed Courses
Course Fee(s)
Computer Science 4
- $100.00
Subject Areas
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