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This course offers an in-depth study of network security, covering critical issues, standards, and best practices. Through extensive lab work, students will investigate system vulnerabilities and implement solutions using various operating systems and security tools. Topics include authentication, malicious code, remote access, web security, intrusion detection, cryptography, and disaster recovery. The course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification, emphasizing practical skills essential for careers in information security and the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals.

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  1. Course Code CSN 208 Network Security

  2. Course Description This course provides an in-depth study of network security issues, standards, best practices and current threats. Supported by extensive lab work, system vulnerabilities will be investigated and solutions implemented using a variety of operating systems and security tools.

  3. Instructor & Text book Instructor: Bazlur Rasheed bazlur.rasheed@saultcollege.ca Room# E1935 759-2554 Ext-2668 Text: Security+ Course ILT - by Thomson Course Technology

  4. Security+ • Course ILT Textbook • Thomson Course Technology's instructor-led training textbooks • ISBN: 1-4188-4713-5

  5. Security+ • Security overview • Authentication • Attacks and malicious code • Remote access • E-mail • Web security • Directory and file transfer services • Wireless and instant messaging • Network devices (continued)

  6. Security+, continued • Transmission and storage media • Network security topologies • Intrusion detection • Security baselines • Cryptography • Physical security • Disaster recovery and business continuity • Computer forensics and advanced topics

  7. CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam • Since 1982, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has been working to advance the growth of the IT industry • CompTIA is the world’s largest developer of vendor-neutral IT certification exams • The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for mastery in security concepts and practices • http://www.comptia.org/certification/security/default.aspx • http://www.comptia.org/certification/Security/Security_Objectives.pdf

  8. CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam • Exam was designed with input from security industry leaders, such as VeriSign, Symantec, RSA Security, Microsoft, Sun, IBM, Novell, and Motorola • The Security+ exam is designed to cover a broad range of security topics categorized into five areas or domains

  9. Careers • Information security is one of the fastest growing career fields • As information attacks increase, companies are becoming more aware of their vulnerabilities and are looking for ways to reduce their risks and liabilities

  10. Careers • Sometimes divided into three general roles: • Security manager develops corporate security plans and policies, provides education and awareness, and communicates with executive management about security issues • Security engineer designs, builds, and tests security solutions to meet policies and address business needs • Security administrator configures and maintains security solutions to ensure proper service levels and availability

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