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May 02, 2024
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SE 4940 - Network Security Tools and Practices2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits This course introduces students to the dynamic field of network security through the application of tools and practices commonly used in real-world network environments. Students will learn the history of securing computer networks and the evolution of threats from hackers to sophisticated criminal organizations. Networking basics will be covered, specifically application level protocols (SSH, HTTP, SSL, etc.). Proactive security measures including authentication, encryption and firewalls are introduced. Monitoring technologies including intrusion detection, packet sniffing and computer/network forensics approaches will be covered and applied. Specific threats including network worms, phishing attacks, malware (viruses, spyware, rootkits, etc.), denial of service will be analyzed and prevention or recovery solutions will be applied. Lab and homework exercises will focus on the application of tools in a live network environment to achieve best practices in network security. (prereq: junior standing in CE or SE, familiarity with Linux)
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