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SE 4940 - Network Security Tools and Practices2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 creditsCourse Description This course introduces students to cybersecurity through the application of tools and practices used in real-world network security analyses. Students learn the history of securing computer networks and the evolution of threats from hackers to sophisticated criminal organizations. Proactive security measures including authentication, encryption and firewalls are introduced. Students are given the opportunity to securely configure both wired and wireless networks. Monitoring technologies including intrusion detection, packet sniffing and computer/network forensics approaches are discussed and applied. Lab exercises focus on the application of tools in a live network environment to achieve best practices in network security. (prereq: CS 2911 or CE 4961 , CS 3840 or CS 3841 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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