CSEC 286B - Network Analytics

Credits: 3

Description
Create, analyze, and report network analytics for information security. Conduct network analytics using available tools and accepted methods for analyzing the seven domains of a typical Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Monitoring, reporting, and escalation are emphasized.

Student Learning Outcomes

Interpret the packets involved in a simple TCP connection.
Evaluate the various concepts in network defense.
Demonstrate the ability to incorporate network defense measures.
Analyze a trace of packets to detect the establishment of a TCP connection.
Test the use of a network monitor to display packets.
Perform a task with a network monitoring tool (e.g., WireShark).
Perform an operation with network mapping tools (e.g., Nmap).
Perform a task with a network filtering tool (e.g., Snort).

Prerequisite: CIT 112B with a grade of C or better; or Instructor approval