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Sep 21, 2026
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CSEC 286 - Applied Network Defense
Credits: 3
Semesters Offered: No information available.
Campus/Sites Offered: No information available.
Offering Note: No additional information available.
Description
Provides a comprehensive, lab-focused exploration of network defense strategies with an emphasis on firewall technologies. Instruction covers configuration, management, and security practices for traditional network firewalls, next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), and cloud-based firewall solutions. Practical exercises and scenario-based activities are incorporated to demonstrate methods for controlling traffic, mitigating threats, and enforcing security policies across diverse environments.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe firewall concepts and architectures.
- Manage firewall security policies for network environments.
- Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) for secure and efficient routing.
- Deploy Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to enable secure remote access.
- Optimize firewall performance based on organizational requirements.
Prerequisite: CIT 112 with a grade of C or better; or Instructor approval
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade
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