Gives an in-depth exploration of firewalls, Web security, and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology, and the firewall's relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTTP in relation to Web Security, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Lecture 4 hours per week.
This course introduces the student to the process and tools, including firewalls basics, firewalls implementation and deployment, VPN technologies and management, and network security.
The purpose of this course is to allow the student to develop additional knowledge and skills on perimeter network defenses, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, that provide protection to our corporate data assets.
This course also includes content, as indicated below in parenthesis behind each learning objective, which directly maps to DHS/NSA’s Center of Academic Excellence – 2 Year (CAE2Y) criteria.
ITN 100 or ITN 101, ITN 260. Basic Understanding of networking is highly recommended. Access to the Internet and ability to install VirtualBox. You will also need a basic word processing software.