2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Jul 16, 2024  
2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CNT 135 - Security+: Implementing and Maintaining Network Security


Description: Network security concepts, communication security, network infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/organizational security. Emphasis on network authentication and authorization, securing network devices and services, virus remedies, preventing network attacks, and securing remote access. Prepares students for the Comp/TIA Security+ certification.

Prerequisites: CNT 105  or CNT 110 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:
 

  1. Security fundamentals
  2. Endpoint security
  3. Cryptography
  4. Network security
  5. Enterprise security

Learning Outcomes:
 

  1. Define the elements of network security and the causes of attacks. (1)
  2. Implement and configure security for endpoint devices. (2)
  3. Define cryptography and configure cryptography protocols. (3)
  4. Describe network vulnerabilities and implement hardware and software solutions to protect the network. (4)
  5. Develop and implement effective enterprise security including authentication, incident response, and risk management. (5)