CST 2823 Network Intrusion Course Outline

This course examines ethical hacking and information systems security auditing. Students will focus on the current security threats, advanced attack vectors, and practical real time demonstration of the latest hacking techniques, methodologies, tools, tricks, and security measures. The course will explore pentesting (Penetration Testing), hacking and securing systems. The lab intensive environment provides student’s in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current security systems. Foundational concepts include how perimeter defenses work and scanning and attacking networks. Students will learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure information technology system. Content topics include: intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Ridgewater College
Project Name:
RITA
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Information Technology
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
Course Note:
Network Intrusion

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