Advanced techniques for protecting network infrastructure against sophisticated cyber attacks.
About this course
NETW 5290 Network Defense Strategies builds on your foundational security knowledge to focus on active protection and response. You will explore advanced techniques for securing network infrastructure against sophisticated cyber attacks, including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation, advanced persistent threat (APT) detection, and secure protocol implementation. The course emphasizes a proactive defence posture, moving beyond basic firewall configuration to integrated security operations.
Who takes this course
This course is a core requirement for students in the Cybersecurity program. It is designed to prepare you for roles in network security operations and incident response.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Design layered defence architectures for complex enterprise networks
- Evaluate intrusion detection and prevention systems against real-world attack vectors
- Implement secure network segmentation and zero-trust principles
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on live systems
- Develop incident response plans tailored to network-level breaches
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Network defence simulation project | 40 |
| Final examination | 30 |