ISEC325 - Communication & Network Security

Description:
Networks are the major point of entry to most computer systems. Preventing unwanted intrusion, use, abuse, or flooding of communications channels is a high priority to organizations trying to protect their assets. Network security is about preserving the appropriate use of network resources while preventing disallowed use. In this course, you will learn how to employ firewalls, VPNs, and stateful packet inspection techniques to harden computer networks. Topics include packet filtering, intrusion detection and prevention, ingress and egress rules, monitoring, network access controls, authentication, authorization, and auditing.

Outcomes:

• Describe basic terminology and concepts related to network security
• Employ firewalls, VPNs, and stateful packet inspection techniques to harden networks
• Identify common network security exploits and attacks
• Compile a list of network security best practices with justifications
• Design effective firewall rules to implement policies
• Compare and contrast hardware and software VPNs
• Examine common IDS and IPS software

Required Text(s):

Kizza, J. M. (2020) Guide to computer network security. (5th). Springer Nature.

Engebretson, P. (2013) The basics of hacking and penetration testing. (2nd). Syngress.