CS 207: Introduction to Security Administration

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Class Program
Computer Science
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55

This course builds on prior course work in computer hardware, operating systems, and networks. Students will acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network and be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Prerequisite or Corequisite

CS 103 or CS 105 and either CS 110 or  CS 116

Prerequisites

CS 105 and CS 110, or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Identify fundamental concepts of computer security
  2. Identify security threats
  3. Harden internal systems and services
  4. Harden internetwork devices and services
  5. Secure network communications
  6. Manage Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  7. Manage certificates
  8. Enforce organizational security policies
  9. Monitor the security infrastructure
Course Content Outline
  1. Computer Security Overview
  2. Cryptographic Tools
  3. User Authentication
  4. Access Control
  5. Database Security
  6. Malicious Software
  7. Denial-of-Service Attacks
  8. Intrusion Detection
  9. Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
  10. Buffer Overflow
  11. Software Development Security
  12. Operating System Security
  13. Trusted Computing and Multilevel Security
  14. IT Security Management and Risk Assessment
  15. IT Security Controls, Plans, and Procedures
  16. Physical and Infrastructure Security
  17. Human Resources Security
  18. Security Auditing
  19. Legal and Ethical Aspects
  20. Symmetric Encryption and Message Confidentiality
  21. Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication
  22. Internet Security Protocols and Standards
  23. Internet Authentication Applications
  24. Wireless Network Security