CSIT 985 – INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT NETWORK SECURITY
General Information:
This course takes place entirely online. No on-campus visits are required.
Students who do not email instructor by February 19th will be dropped.
Course Description: Prerequisite: CS 965 or equivalent experience. This course introduces the basic concepts of information assurance. Topics include: security baselines, network and application hardening, remote communication security, web and internet security, mail & database security, security policies & procedures, organizations & operational security and computer forensics. It will give students hands-on experience in OS security setting using Windows XP/Server 2003.This course combined with CS980 is also designed to help candidates preparing to take CompTIA Security+ certification exam. MCSE Security and CISSP exam. It is one of the courses leading to AS degree/Certificate in Network and Security management. Required Materials: The course will use text book and
be supplemented with the software CD. For students who took CS980 before,
the software CD serves as a (1)Required textbook: Title: Security+ guide to network security fundamentals,
second edition
This software is required by CS980+CS985-Security+ multimedia
training CDs with Course Simulation, Lab Simulation and Exam Simulation.
Do not make illegal copy of the software. Option #1: Internet/web-based CD- require internet connection
$49+shipg+tax valid for Option #2: Stand-alone CDs-do not require internet connection
$79+shipg+tax valid Vendor Information: 1.
Call 1-800-877-4889 2. If for any reason you need to purchase CDs from WLAC’s
bookstore, please prepay to Ms. Thea Volger Grading Policy: Grading policy, number of tests and schedule of topics will all be specified in the class syllabus that will be available on the first day of the semester. Office Hours: CE104/CE229 Mon 5:45-6:45 pm Back to the WLAC Online Courses Website |
