CIT 2640 Network Security
Intermediate computing and network security fundamentals. Topics include network vulnerabilities and attacks, network defenses, wireless network security, access control, network assessment and auditing, cryptography, and organizational security. Preparation will also be given for the ComptTIA Security+ exam.
Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Computer Information Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411
Outcomes
- Assess network vulnerabilities and attacks, identify hardware and software defenses needed to protect the infrastructure in both wired and wireless installations, and the strategies used to protect a network infrastructure.
- Use cryptography including the proper use of algorithms, digital certificates, public key cryptographic standards, key management, and cryptographic transport protocols to create secure networks.
- Control access to and mitigate vulnerabilities in wired and wireless networks.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3