CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures

3 Credits

Examines the tools, techniques and technologies used in the technical securing of information assets. This course provides in-depth information of the software and hardware components of Information Security and Assurance. Topics include firewall configurations, hardening Unix and NT servers, Web and distributed systems security and specific implementation of security modes and architectures. The curriculum maps to the Security Certified Network Professional (SCP) Network Defense and Countermeasures exam. Recommended previous coursework: CNG 1032 with a grade of “C” or better. Note: This course was previously listed as CNG 257.