Network Defense

Course Description

A detailed examination on the concepts of network defense and the various tools to protect and monitor a network. Students will learn how to implement an Intrusion Detection System, conduct network monitoring traffic analysis, and honeypots. Development of associated policy will also be covered.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the various concepts in network defense and how to implement them to achieve network security.
  • Monitor a network with common network monitoring tools.
  • Conduct network traffic analysis.

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