Title

CSEC2210 - Security Breaches and Countermeasures

Description

Description

This course introduces the student to the various methodologies for attacking a network. The student will be introduced to concepts, principles and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises for attacking and disabling a network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools.
API ID

Credits

3 (2/1/0)

Prerequisites

Competencies

  1. Describe threats to and vulnerabilities of systems.
  2. Perform risk management functions.
  3. Plan a security assessment using current practices.
  4. Perform a security assessment using current practices.
  5. Utilize current tools to assess network security.
  6. Conduct a penetration test using current practices.
  7. Employ information reconnaissance techniques.
  8. Conduct an IT audit using current best practices.
  9. Implement countermeasures for networks.
  10. Complete written documentation of threats.
  11. Evaluate methods of non-network methods to gain network access.
  12. Analyze methods used by attackers to avoid detection.
  13. Conduct attacks on a controlled network.
  14. Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course

Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
This program provides the skills to support and maintain information technology (IT) systems. These skills include overall computer...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Online
Credits:
60
Degree:
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals looking to add technical skills in IT security. A person earning this certificate will develop...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Online
Credits:
30