Enterprise Network Security

3 units

This course presents a detailed and comprehensive study of the architecture and defensive approaches to protect enterprise network environments against cyber threats. Students will gain practical experience in secure network architectures and design approaches. Using a building-block approach along with case studies and design exercises, the course will establish the value of applied foundational security frameworks and system models. Specific topics include defensive network design, advanced treatment of appropriate security implementation tools and techniques, boundary defense, secure wireless and mobility solutions, remote and business partner access, and third-party and vendor interactions to ensure appropriate enterprise network solutions are implemented.