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Intrusion Detection and Incident Response
Focuses on investigating threats against computers and network systems. Covers principles and techniques of intrusion detection such as network traffic analysis, packet analysis, application protocol layer for common protocols and log analysis. Evaluates the use of intrusion detection tools and services. Three hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory.
Course Overview
MCS 510, MCS 511, MCS 512.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Identify and apply network and protocol architectures; Describe the characteristics of common network attacks; Evaluate network traffic using open source tools; Analyze attack scenarios and report results.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Cyber Investigation
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