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COMP 7003

Introduction to Information and Network Security COMP 7003

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Course Overview

This course provides in-depth coverage of TCP/IP and "real-world" network traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump. Students are introduced to securing servers and services as well as monitoring systems for performance and intrusion. Students will gain practical knowledge in the use of public-key encryption in securing information and implementing secure automatic logins and file transfers. This course provides coverage of perimeter protection and firewall designs, intrusion detection and IDS/IPS design and their implementation.

Prerequisite(s)

Acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BscACS) program.

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Perform a detailed analysis of network operation and performance using tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
Manipulate the configuration files related to the setup and system initialization of networking components.
Secure system services using simple utilities such as super server daemons.
Secure data and network access using public-key encryption.
Configure and use system monitoring and analysis tools to monitor systems for performance as well as intrusion.
Describe cyber security objectives, threat actors and threat vectors.
Design and implement Linux firewalls, intrusion detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention (IPS) tools.
Conduct detailed and extensive tests to verify firewall and IDS/IPS functionality.
Use logs produced by various security tools to conduct security audits on a network.

Effective as of Fall 2023

Related Programs

Introduction to Information and Network Security (COMP 7003) is offered as a part of the following programs:

Indicates programs accepting international students.
Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

School of Computing and Academic Studies

Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
Applied Computer Science (Games Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time

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