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Perimeter Defense

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
SEC 175 Perimeter Defense 1 4 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Spring 2016

This course introduces the principles of securing networks using routers and firewalls. Topics include networking protocols, threat mitigation, firewall configuration, authentication, authorization, intrusion detection, encryption, IPSec, VPNs, and remote access technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to secure internal networks using router and firewall technologies.

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