CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. A variety of activities will reinforce the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer network environment.

Prerequisites: CIS 171 or CNT 210
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies

Evaluate risks and threats that impact organizations relying on modern network technology and infrastructure.
Explore attacks, vulnerabilities and defenses for modern networks.
Improve network defense with network security concepts and technologies.
Explain fundamental principles of identity and access management.
Detect vulnerabilities using appropriate processes and tools.
Improve security of data and networks with appropriate cryptographic technologies.
Determine best practices for risk management and business continuity.
Determine the role of regulations, frameworks and policies in network security.
Investigate emerging trends in network security.