IS 6572 - Network Defense and Countermeasures

Provides a solid foundation in network security fundamentals. The primary emphasis is on intrusion detection. Examines developing a security policy and then implementing that policy by performing Network Address Translation, implementing packet filtering, installing proxy servers and firewalls, and setting up Virtual Private Networks. This course assumes familiarity with the Internet and basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, gateways, routers, and Ethernet.