Advanced Network Security

This course covers advanced network concepts in technologies, complex security issues in network communications and network infrastructure, cryptographic protocols, network attacks and operational security policies and procedures. Students will gain knowledge in network defense and learn the various counter measures to protect these systems from cyber threats. Students will explore the various tools used in implementing firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS, proxy servers, VPNs, honeypots and honeynets in network defense. Student laboratory experiments will cover network operations in network hardening using network security monitoring and network traffic analysis tools. Lab activities will complement the lecture topics.

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