This course teaches the fundamental concepts, architectures and protocols related to network security. Students will learn network administration, focusing on the management and support of network users and systems. Students learn communication protocols, troubleshooting techniques for systems and client-server networks, web site management, and other advanced networking topics. Topics covered include overview of network security; basics of cryptology and encryption; threat models, authentication and authorization mechanisms and standards; public key infrastructure; electronic mail security; transport layer and web security; packet filtering, firewalls, intrusion detection, and virtual operating systems, set up and manage accounts, load software, and create and implement security plans are taught. This course may provide instruction about software-based network operating systems, such as Windows Server or Linux. Instruction will emphasize preparation for industry certification.
Prerequisites
Cybersecurity II: Cybersecurity Software Operations (26662) (96662W); Cybersecurity II: Computer Software Network Operations (26657) (96657W) and Concurrent enrollment with Cybersecurity III: Cybersecurity Software Operations, Advanced (26663) (96663 W), or permission of instructor.
This course may be dual enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College. The NOVA entrance requirements must be met before registering. Please consult with your school counselor for more details.
Student-selected verified credit can be earned by passing the course-related industry certification.