COMP 2700 Network Security Fundamentals

Covers common threats, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and best practices for securing network assets.

About this course

COMP 2700 Network Security Fundamentals explores the core concepts and technologies used to protect computer networks. You will learn to identify common threats, configure firewalls, deploy intrusion detection systems, and apply best practices for securing network assets.

Who takes this course

This course is required for students in Network & Cloud Administration.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• COMP 1790 Network Infrastructure Basics

Learning outcomes

• Identify common network threats and attack vectors
• Configure and manage firewalls to protect network assets
• Deploy and monitor intrusion detection systems
• Apply best practices for securing network infrastructure
• Develop incident response plans for security breaches

Evaluation