This course presents the basics of VPN security and network firewalls. Basic installation techniques are covered along with how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology. Basic firewall troubleshooting is also presented. This course aligns with the CheckPoint CCSA Certification outline.

This course covers an introduction to the concepts of security. These concepts are applied to areas such as programming, databases, networks, systems and applications. The course covers general concepts and specific instances of security related threats. In addition, compliance issues are discussed such as Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the broad topic of data communications. The ISO OSI model for data communications is used as a framework. The ideas of LANs, WANs and the World Wide Web are discussed, as are the concepts of security, network architectures and network management and administration. Examples from modern computer networks are utilized.

An introductory course that provides the student with methods for conducting a computer forensics investigation including procedures, tools, ethics and analysis. This course maps to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification.

Introduction to Cryptography focuses on the need to provide secure communications through an insecure medium, namely the Internet. Firms and individuals now see the need for anonymity, non-repudiation, traceability, and authenticity. Each of these needs rely on security mechanisms. This course provides the learner with tools and techniques to create a foundation of secure transmissions. Different levels of security, various security objectives, and a variety of cryptographic techniques will be introduced in this course.

This course provides the student with knowledge and exposure for managing network servers. Students will administrate file servers and web servers as well as build virtual machines (VMs).