Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0200
Version:
1
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced. 16 weeks (48 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or Information Technology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to review the basics of information security, as well as important topics pertaining to network encryption, firewall systems, authentication, auditing and configurations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and assess current and anticipated security risks and vulnerabilities
  • Configure and maintain Cisco ASA 5505 to meet requirements outlined in security policies
  • Explain static address translation
  • Protect network from internal external threats
  • Explain a network security plans and policies
  • Examine how instruction detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) can be used for network defense
  • Implement wireless network security
  • Describe the role of virtual private networks (VPN).

General Topics:

  • Introduction to network security
  • Information security overview
  • Network encryption
  • Network firewall systems
  • Wireless network security
  • Web application security
  • Network authentication
  • Network auditing and configuration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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