COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course, useful for network and system administrators, will familiarize students with the technology, vocabulary, and processes related to Internet security including general security, network security, operating system security, and methods for testing security.  Both UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems are covered, providing a broad range of information essential for every Web professional. In this course, the student will see real-world situations that will illustrate security-related issues that security professionals experience in the workplace.

CO-REQUISITES: SEC 105 or CRJ 105

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Web Security for Network and System Administrator, Course Technologies, 2003, David Mackey,
  ISBN: 0-619-06495-1
• Flash Drive
• Spirit to Work Hard and Learn

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge necessary to secure their own private networks. In addition, students will gain a:      

• Comprehensive overview of Web security.
• Knowledge of Web threats and how to detect them.
• Knowledge of encryption fundamentals of web network security
• Methodology to create a secure web network.
• Set of Guidelines for Policy Creation

This course is composed of lectures, class discussions, demonstrations and hands-on assignments. Lectures will clarify, reinforce, and expand upon the readings from the text. Significant learning will be accomplished outside the normal class hours through computer assignments. These assignments will reinforce the lecture and demonstrations of course materials. Those willing to gain knowledge beyond the normal scope of the course will be given an opportunity to explore some advanced topics.

INTEGRITY AND SCHOLARSHIP

"Honesty in all academic work is expected of every student. This means giving one’s own answers in all class-work, quizzes, and examinations without help from any outside source nor approved by the instructor. Written material is to be the student’s original composition. Appropriate credit must be given for outside sources from which ideas, language, or quotations are derived."It is the mission of this class, to encourage students to think clearly and to discipline their self-expression, students are expected to demonstrate, in writing, that they have assimilated the information and ideas presented in each course. A definite portion of the grade will be determined by performance in the students work.