CTS 222: Security Fundamentals

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Class Program

Computer Technology Systems

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092486

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

In this introductory course in network security, learn security fundamentals. Includes identification of security issues in modern networks and how to design a network to avoid security problems. Helps students prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certificate.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify security risks and requirements and define security baselines.

Plan an authentication strategy.

Control access to resources.

Provide secure connections for users of remote access services, VPNs, extranets, or the Internet.

Develop a data encryption scheme and management strategy.

Design security for network services: DNS, Remote Installation Services (RIS), SNMP, and Terminal Services.

Use network testing tools to determine weaknesses in their own networks.

Core Topics

Internet Security
Viruses/malware and SPAM and how to prevent them
Network performance testing tools
Password security
Security testing and penetration
Compression, System Back-up, and Software Installation