ITS 273 - Securing Networks

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): ITS 212, ITS 218.
This course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to secure servers and business information. Building on existing knowledge and skills in the areas of server management, network management, and security, students will gain mastery-level knowledge of security issues and best practices. Students will examine and apply hardening techniques to operating systems and infrastructure-based applications. Strategies to ensure business continuity and data security are emphasized, including policy, data preservation, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery. Legal guidelines and requirements, both domestic and international, are examined in the context of responsible and ethical computer use. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices. (Intermittently)

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and carry out appropriate hardening techniques for servers, applications, and connectivity devices.
Establish best practices for change management, including testing and implementing updates and configuration changes.
Examine relevant legislation related to computer usage and security, and develop policy to comply with requirements.
Prepare business continuity plans, including data preservation, disaster preparedness, and disaster response protocols.