NETW 1660 Network Security Essentials

Introduction to security threats, vulnerabilities, and basic protective measures in networks.

About this course

NETW 1660 Network Security Essentials introduces the fundamental concepts of protecting computer networks from unauthorized access and malicious activity. You will explore the landscape of modern cyber threats, learning to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. The course covers basic protective measures, including the configuration of firewalls, access control lists, and encryption protocols.

This course provides a practical foundation for students interested in network administration, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Through hands-on labs, you will practice scanning for weaknesses and implementing basic security controls in a simulated network environment.

Who takes this course

This is an elective course open to students in any program at Wrenford Polytechnic who have an interest in IT security. It is particularly recommended for students in the Computer Systems Technology and Network & Cloud Administration programs, as well as those in the Cybersecurity graduate certificate.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Identify common network security threats and attack vectors.
• Assess network vulnerabilities using basic scanning tools.
• Implement basic firewall and access control configurations.
• Explain the principles of secure network design.
• Demonstrate safe handling of network traffic data.

Evaluation