INWT 170 - Network Defense & Countermeasures (CySA+)

    Recent Professors
    John De La O. III, Robert Martin, David Kennemer, Steven L. Bolt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    20–60 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is a project-oriented course that focuses on the skills needed to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organization. Emphasis is placed on the application of behavioral analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Topics include threat and vulnerability management, software and systems security, incident response, security and operations monitoring, and compliance and assessment. This course is intended for students who want to develop essential skills for continuous security monitoring. (Preparatory course for CompTIA CySA+ certification - DoD 8140/8570.01-M)
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–9:00pm, Wed 5:30pm–8:30pm