NETW 2660 Virtual Private Networks

Configuration and security of virtual private networks for secure remote access.

About this course

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are essential for secure remote access in modern IT environments. This course focuses on the configuration, security, and troubleshooting of VPN technologies. You will learn how to design and implement secure connections that protect data in transit.

Who takes this course

NETW 2660 is an elective course open to students in the Network & Cloud Administration program. It is also available to other Computing & Information Technology students with the required prerequisites.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• NETW 1660 Network Security Essentials

Learning outcomes

• Design secure site-to-site and remote-access VPN architectures.
• Configure and troubleshoot common VPN protocols including IPSec and SSL/TLS.
• Implement authentication methods and key management strategies.
• Analyze VPN traffic for security threats and performance issues.
• Document VPN configurations and security policies.

Evaluation