Network Security from City College of San Francisco

Network Security

Knowledge and skills to recognize security vulnerabilities, implement security measures, analyze network environments for known security threats or risks, defend against attacks or viruses, ensure data privacy and integrity.

Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security: access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

0 - No Proficiency

Course Catalog Number

CNIT 120

Course Prerequisites

ADVISE: CNIT 106 or 201C

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

Academia

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General Public

Delivery Method

Classroom

Online, Instructor-Led

Course Location

50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112

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Learning Objectives

Assess areas of security concern, recognize security risks and compare internal and external threats to data and services.
Compare and contrast the different methods for securing shared resources.
Evaluate various anti-virus software programs, and compare to software and hardware firewalls.
Classify types of firewalls, including Network Address Translation (NAT).
Choose appropriate wireless security procedures to address risks.
Develop a viable plan for disaster recovery including backed up data.

Framework Connections

Oversight and Governance

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

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