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Dec 16, 2025
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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 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. Monitoring technologies including intrusion detection, packet sniffing and computer/network forensics approaches are discussed and applied. Specific threats including network worms, phishing attacks, malware (viruses, spyware, rootkits, etc.), and denial of service are analyzed, along with prevention or recovery solutions. Lab and homework exercises 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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