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Network Defense and Countermeasures

Course Information

Subject

CIT

Course Number

253

Status

Active

Course Title

Network Defense and Countermeasures

Course Description

In this Cybersecurity capstone course students will use the knowledge from previous courses to design a secure network infrastructure as a member of a project team. Topics introduced in this course will include managing and installing firewalls, implementing IPSec and VPNs, designing intrusion detection systems, routing fundamentals including the use of ACL’s, and the fundamentals of wireless network infrastructures. This course provides students with the practical skills necessary to enhance their network security background and prepare for associate-level Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops Certification.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: CIT 152 (C or better) or Consent of Instructor

Course fee

PCS Code

1.2