DA 200 - Computer and Network Security

Credit Hours: 4

This course provides an overview of the uncovering of cybercrime, cyber espionage, and other network threats. In this course, you will learn security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policy procedures.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe and understand what a firewall is;
describe intrusion detection software and what it is used for;
identify various encryption/decryption concepts;
discuss various methodologies relating to e-mail security;
analyze network security with regard to firewalls, tripwires, intrusion detection;
have an understanding of approaches for detection and responding to buffer attacks;
have a working knowledge of operating system security holes and all application vulnerabilities; and
identify and correct wireless security flaws.

Prerequisites: DA 107
F/S (S)