COS 440: Cyber Defense

3 credits

Provides a fundamental understanding of hardening and assessment techniques and a hands-on approach to the hardware and software tools and techniques associated with the protection of computer systems and networks. Examines how to protect computer and network resources as deployed in a typical organization. Explores protection of communications resources, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and the use of various tools for system and network protection. Offered Spring.

Prerequisite(s): COS 354, COS 374 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.