- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is a study of topics of particular interest to advanced B. Tech students in the area of network security. The focus will be on understanding network vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited. Penetration testing frameworks and tools will be covered. The use of Honeynets and wargames in understanding how to mitigate network threats and vulnerabilities will be covered.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 8006
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate how exploits can be used to compromise networks and evaluate the threat they pose to systems and networks.
- Conduct network audits and penetration testing for networks.
- Analyze networks and identify potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
- Design and implement customized network security solutions that would mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Special Topics in Network Design and Implementation (COMP 8506) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.