CS 3380 Fundamentals of Networking and Information Security

This course builds a deeper understanding of how networks work, including the topics of LANs, WANs, service providers, packets, hubs, routers, switches, physical layers, and Internet protocols. It also introduces students to information assurance and security with a major focus on the following information security and information system technologies categories: firewall, remote access protection, access controls, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, forensics and anti-forensics, client security, perimeter defense, server security, intrusion detection, network security, and cyber defense.

CS majors only Prerequisite(s): CS 2600 with a grade of C- or better and CS 2800 with a grade of C- or better.
Credits: 3.0