CMSY 162 Introduction to Network Security Systems
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of network security in preparation for advanced courses. It will give students a solid foundation for understanding different security technologies and how they function. Students will be able to design a basic network with the proper network security structures in place. This course is designed as an entry-level Information Assurance course, but it is highly recommended that students have a background in computer and network administration. After taking this course, students should be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. A good understanding of the Windows and Linux operating systems, and TCP/IP protocol, or an extensive background in network administration is highly recommended.
Hours Weekly
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify and illustrate the three concepts in protecting data.
- 2. Describe the seven layers of the OSI model for network protocols.
- 3. Demonstrate the ability to subnet networks.
- 4. Identify into which layer of the OSI model TCP/IP protocols fall.
- 5. Determine where network security technologies fit within a network.
- 6. Design a basic network diagram with security structures properly in place.
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify and illustrate the three concepts in protecting data.
This objective is a course Goal Only
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- Capstone Project
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- Capstone Project Rubric
- 2. Describe the seven layers of the OSI model for network protocols.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- 3. Demonstrate the ability to subnet networks.
- 4. Identify into which layer of the OSI model TCP/IP protocols fall.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- 5. Determine where network security technologies fit within a network.
- 6. Design a basic network diagram with security structures properly in place.
This objective is a course Goal Only