ISCS 1900 - Introduction to Network Defense

The intent of the of Foundations of Network security and Defense course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts behind cybersecurity. This is a high-level introduction or familiarization of the Topics, not a deep dive into specifics. This course provides broad introductory coverage of network security. The content addresses threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools for combating network attacks; network security architecture, and design; identity and access management; risk management and mitigation; and cryptography. It also includes coverage of embedded device security, attacks and defenses, and the latest developments and trends in information security, including new software tools to assess network security.

Credits: 3

Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $