Networking Security
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Keywords
networking security , open source resources , risk mitigation techniques , authentication , authorization , security , encryption , information technology , IT , NRC , Northeast Resiliency Consortium
Project
Northeast Resiliency Consortium
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Capital Community College
Industry Partner
N/A
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This is the course outline for Capital Community College’s Networking Security. The course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to detect malicious programs and choose appropriate risk mitigation techniques to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission critical data. The student will learn how to install, configure, and utilize open source resources to detect attacks and protect operating systems against malicious code including viruses, worms, and Trojans. The student will also learn how to use authentication, authorization, and accounting to monitor and audit access to network resources. The course will also prepare the student for the Security+ certification exam.
This course introduces the student to introductory networking security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) and provides them with hands-on experience using various open source tools to protect unauthorized access to network resources. The student will learn how to use authentication, authorization, and accounting to monitor and audit access to network resources. Course topics include: Networking Security Fundamentals, Networking Security Compliance and Operation, Network Vulnerabilities and Threats, Access Control and User Management, and Encryption.
Industry (NAISC)
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation (SOC)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent