CIS 215 - Network Security Fundamentals

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CIS 101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides students with a complete introduction to practical network and the fundamentals of computer security and maps to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Certification Exam. Students will learn a full range of security concepts and techniques and how to apply them to the most popular operating systems and applications used today. This course covers the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; cryptography and public key infrastructure; and auditing and intrusion detection. New topics such as psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security will be introduced. This course features lab simulation, involves security settings on client and server operating systems and activities that link to the Information Security Community Site, which offers video lectures, podcasts, discussion boards, additional hands- on activities and more to provide a wealth of resources and up-to-the minute information.