Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0280
Organization's ID:
AWR-138
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
5 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Digital Forensics
Students must complete Network Assurance (TEEX-0280) and Digital Forensics Basics (TEEX-0281) to receive credit.
Description

Objective:

This intermediate course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of network assurance.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain layered defense in depth that includes firewalls, intrusion, detection and prevention systems and the most current cryptographic standards for data protection
  • explain data logging, auditing, authentication and authorization, as well as the benefits of honeypots
  • explain the common techniques of implementing security for cloud based and virtual networks to include vulnerabilities
  • explain server and database security
  • explain best practices for network security

General Topics:

  • Module 1 - Layered Defense Module 2 - Auditing, Authentication and Reconnaissance Module 3 - Cloud Computing Module 4 - Best Practices for Server and Database Security Module 5 - Best Practices for Network Security
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials