TCC Network Security Program

TCC Network Security Program

ITN 260 Network Security Basics (4 CR) In Network Security Basics, students learn about the threats that our modern information systems face from hackers, script kiddies, spies and agents. This course lays the foundation for further study in the network security program. 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, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), 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 Cyberlaw: Legal Topics in Network Security (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 293 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.