INFOSEC
CPSC 444
Computer Network Security
Course Description:
This course will focus on the security issues and procedures in computer and mobile communication networks. Topics include risk assessment and security policies, network intrusion detection, forensics technologies, and current trends and research in security policies and technologies. Prerequisites: CPSC 426 with a grade of C or better and an approved course in statistics.
Texts:
Title: Computer Network Security
Edition: 1
Authors: Joseph Migga Kizza
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media, Inc.
ISBN: 0-387-20473-3
Chapters:
1. Computer Network Fundamentals
2. Understanding Network Security
3. Security threats to Computer Networks
4. Computer Network Vulnerabilities
7. Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance
8. Access Control and Authorization
10. Cryptography
11. Firewalls
12. System Intrusion Detection and Prevention
13. Computer and Network forensics
14. Virus and Content Filtering
15. Security Evaluations of Computer Products
16. Computer Network Security Protocols and Standards
17. Security in Wireless Networks and Devices
18. Other Efforts to Secure Information and Computer Networks
19. Looking Ahead ? Security Beyond Computer Networks
Supplementary Text:
Title: Guide to Disaster Recovery.
Author: Michael Erbschloe
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thomason: Course Technology.
ISBN: 0-619-13122-5
Chapters
- Introduction to Disaster Recovery
- Preparing for the Disaster Recovery Plan
- Assessing Risk in the Enterprise
- Prioritizing System Functions for Recovery
- Developing Plans and Procedures
- Organizational Relationships in Disaster Recovery
- Procedures for Responding to Attacks on Computers
- Developing Procedures for Special Circumstances
- Implementing Disaster Recovery Plans
