Network Security Studies
and the
For information, contact
Robert Guess rguess@tcc.edu 757-822-5022
ITN260 Network Security Basics – Face-to-Face Course #25429 Section
#N01C Wednesdays 6-9:30pm - Online Course#25435 Section# O02C - This
course lays the foundation for further study in the network security program.
Content domains include cryptography, communications security, infrastructure
security, operating system security, wireless security, intrusion detection,
malicious software, common attacks, and countermeasures.
ITN261 Network Attacks, Computer Crime
and Hacking Tuesdays 6-9:30pm Course
#39887
Section N01C - In ITN 261, students learn the latest vulnerability
assessment strategies to fix security issues before the attackers have a
chance. From port scan to buffer overflow, hands-on labs teach students effective
computer/network attack and defense techniques.
ITN 275 Incident Response and Computer Forensics – Course # 25455 Section # N01C - Thursdays 6:00 pm
– 9:30pm. In this intense hands-on course, students investigate live scenarios
involving computer intrusion events, unacceptable use, and economic espionage.
This course is team taught by a TCC faculty member and one of only 13 master
forensic examiners in the FBI.
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ITN 170 Linux System Administration - Course #25431
Section N01C Monday Evenings 6:00pm
– 9:30pm 4Cr Focuses on the installation,
configuration and administration of the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed upon use of Linux as a network client and
workstation. Leads to Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) Certification.
Prerequisite: ITN 171
ITN 270 Advanced Linux Network
Administration – Course #25437 Section N01C – Wednesday Evenings 6:00pm – 9:30pm 4Cr. Focuses on the configuration and administration of the
Linux operating system as a network server. Emphasis is
placed upon the configuration of common network services and security.
Leads to Red Hat Certified Engineer Certification. Prerequisite: ITN170
TCC Network Security Program
Program Contact rguess@tcc.edu
ITN 260 Network Security
Basics Network Security Basics lays
the foundation for further study in the network security program. Content
domains include cryptography, public-key infrastructure, communications
security, infrastructure security, operating system security, wireless
security, intrusion detection, perimeter security, malicious software, common attacks and countermeasures. (4
CR). Prerequisite: Substantial networking background or ITN
101. Lecture and Lab 4 hours per week.
ITN 261 Network Attacks,
Computer Crime and Hacking (4 CR) Provides an in-depth exploration of various methods
for attacking and defending a network. Explores network
security concepts from the point of view of hackers and their attack
methodologies. Discusses hackers, attacks, malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage. Prerequisite:
ITN260 or instructor permission. Lecture and Lab 4
hours per week.
ITN 262 Network
Communication, Security and Authentication (4 CR) Students learn how to analyze network traffic
to reveal malicious attacks, configure intrusion detection systems and write signatures
to detect and react to the latest threats. Provides an
in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on
TCP/IP. Prerequisite: ITN 260 or instructor permission. Lecture and Lab 4 hours per week.
ITN 263 Internet/Intranet
Firewalls and E-commerce Security (4 CR) Provides an in-depth exploration of firewalls,
virtual private networks and proxy servers. Explores firewall concepts, types,
topology and the firewall's relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Students
configure firewalls in a scenario driven by real-world needs. Prerequisite: ITN
260 or instructor permission.
Lecture and Lab 4 hours per week.
ITN 266 Network Security
Layers (4
CR) Provides an in-depth exploration of the layers of security needed to
protect the organizations. Emphasis is on the Nation Security Agency model of
Defense in Depth. The OCTAVE security methodology is
introduced and students use case studies to apply the knowledge gained
to real-world business environments. Prerequisite: ITN 260 or instructor
permission. Lecture
and Lab 4 hours per week.
ITN 267 Legal Topics in
Network Security (Cyberlaw) (3 CR) Provides an in-depth exploration of the civil and
common law issues that apply to network security. Explores
statutes, jurisdictional and constitutional issues related to computer crime
and privacy. Discusses intellectual property and
privacy rights in the digital age. Prerequisite: ITN
260 or Instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITN 275 Incident
Response and Computer Forensics (4 CR) This course focuses upon the collection,
identification, documentation, preservation and interpretation of computer
resident evidence. Data collection and analysis will be presented in the
contexts of root cause analysis and crime scene investigation. The preservation of best evidence
using non-destructive methods, rules of evidence, maintenance of integrity and
presentation in legal proceedings will be discussed. Prerequisite: ITN 260 or Instructor permission. Lecture and Lab 4 hour per week.
ITN 293 Advanced Case
Studies in Computer Forensics (4cr) provides advanced instruction on
the detection and reaction to security incidents. Investigation procedures
shall conform to Department of Justice guidelines and industry best practices.
Using virtual case studies, students analyze computer/network intrusions,
malicious software, intellectual property theft, and conspiracy cases.
ITN 220 Wireless Network
Security (4Cr) In ITN 220
Wireless Network Security, students learn how to conduct site assessments and
audits to verify correct and secure wireless network operation. Students also
install and configure wireless network security monitoring tools and systems to
verify continued correct and secure wireless network operation. Prerequisite: ITN 260 or Instructor
permission. Lecture and Lab 4 hour per week.