CSS 400 Cybersecurity Essentials

This course extends on practices in network management and information security towards larger, more complex networks. Students apply analytical thinking to solving real-world issues in the area of network and information security. Topics include architecture, components, operations of routers and switches and how these play into authentication, access control, confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management, and advanced attack/defense methods. Students also assess security policies in various case studies and ethics in information security. Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours