Cybersecurity

The course covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. With many tips and examples reflect new industry trends in both attacks and defense.  

You can  :

• Identify the top threats to a computer network: intrusion, denial-of-service attacks, and malware.

• Assess the likelihood of an attack on your personal computer and network.

• Define key terms such as cracker, sneaker, firewall, and authentication.

• Compare and contrast perimeter and layered approaches to network security.

• Use online resources to secure the network.