CYS 5300 - Network Security

Prerequisite(s): None.
Provides the fundamentals of network security. Students learn concepts in relation to topologies, virtual private network (VPN) and network hardening. Covers basic risk mitigation, standard vulnerabilities and helps students learn how to balance security with usability. These security systems can be used within various organizations irrespective of their business domain and will act as a line of defense, helping protect various company assets from attacks. Credit(s): 3