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Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Computing Security Technology

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Curriculum

*Note: All eight courses in this certificate must be completed at Drexel University (no transfer credits are accepted for this program)

Required Courses —18 credits

CT 300

Security Technology Models and Architecture I  

3 credits

CT 312

Access Control & Intrusion Detection Technology 

3 credits

CT 325

OS Security Architecture I 

3 credits

CT 336

IP Security and VPN Technology

3 credits

CT 402

Network Security II 

3 credits

CT 472

Security Defense Countermeasures

3 credits

Select two of the following electives:

CT 212

Computer Forensics 

3 credits

CT 222

Security and Info Warfare 

3 credits

CT 295

Public Key Infrastructure Technology 

3 credits

CT 315

Security Management Practice 

3 credits

CT 326

OS Security Architecture II

3 credits

CT 355

Wireless Network Security Technology 

3 credits

CT 362

Network Auditing Tools 

3 credits

CT 382

Applied Cryptography 

3 credits

CT 393

IT Security Risk Assessment 

3 credits

CT 412

IT Security Policies 

3 credits

CT 415

Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning 

3 credits

Course Descriptions

CT 300 - Security Technology Models and Architecture I

Presents theory and techniques utilized by IT Security professionals to secure a wide range of diversified platforms. Focuses on solutions for securing web servers, code, communications, applications, and databases.
Pre-Requisites: CT 380 Minimum Grade: D
 

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CT 312 Access Control & Intrusion Detection Technology 

Fundamental theory and methodology of intrusion detection systems. Using intrusion detection systems to secure corporate and personal networks against attacks. Hands-on laboratory experience using an in-depth, open-source network intrusion detection system.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C

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CT 325 - OS Security Architecture I 

This course provides students with the requisite knowledge necessary to perform network security within a Windows based computing environment. Topics covered will include; How Assets Are Attacked and Secured, Trusted Computing Bases, Cryptography, Protecting Web Servers, Security for Web Browsers, Database Security, Protecting DNS, Security Policies and Procedures.

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CT 336 - IP Security and VPN Technology 

Technological components of IP Security and underlying architecture. Theory of symmetric-key cryptographic algorithms, including AES, CAST, Blowfish, IDEA, RC2, RC5, and Skipjack. Understanding of PKI infrastructure and the managed certificate protocol. Implementing VPN solutions in a variety of scenarios.
Pre-Requisites: CT 140 Minimum Grade: C and CT 420 Minimum Grade: C
 

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CT 402 - Network Security II 

Theory, methodology of Security firewalls, Topics include: firewall models, user interfaces, feature sets, interfaces, routing, IP addressing services, IP multicast support, monitoring with SNMP, authentication, authorization, and accounting, address translation, traffic content filtering, application inspection, traffic shunning, and firewall failover.
Pre-Requisites: CT 400 Minimum Grade: D

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CT 472 - Security Defense Countermeasures 

Theory, methodology and hands-on labs relating to Defense Countermeasures. Understanding the reasons that lead to system vulnerabilities and how criminals exploit those vulnerabilities. Labs that utilize security software to conduct penetration testing, audits, and system vulnerability tests will be taught.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C
 

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CT 212 - Computer Forensics 

This course presents the theory, methodology and hands-on labs necessary for students to become competent in the basics of computer forensics. Topics covered include: Understanding Computer Investigations; The Investigators; Laboratory; Current Computer Forensic Tools; Digital Evidence Controls; and a Processing Crime. 

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CT 222 - Security and Info Warfare 

This course will present the theory and methodology of Information Warfare and Security. Topics covered will include intellectual property crimes, computer fraud, harassment, embezzlement, eavesdropping, sabotage, surveillance, identity theft, cryptography, risk management, incident handling, terrorism, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The course will be presented in a manner that is designed to foster critical thinking, and analysis of the topics.

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CT 295 - Public Key Infrastructure Technology 

Practical knowledge of public key infrastructure. Topics include: symmetric & asymmetric cryptography, hashes, digital signatures and certificates, PKI basics & services, key and certificate life cycles, PKIX, protocols and formatting standards, trust models, authentication methods and deployment.
Pre-Requisites: CT 320 Minimum Grade: D
 

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CT 315 - Security Management Practice 

Managerial issues involved in the daily operations of an IT Security department. Topics include staffing, budgets, job descriptions, long term planning, resource allocation, training of security personnel, motivational techniques, interaction with other departments including upper management. 

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CT 326 - OS Security Architecture II 

Provides students with the knowledge necessary to design a security framework for small, medium and enterprise networks utilizing Windows based computing technologies. Design and implementation of an effective network security plan based on an organization's business needs. Topics include: GPO's, AD, and Auditing.
Pre-Requisites: CT 320 Minimum Grade: D 


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CT 355 - Wireless Network Security Technology 

Theory, methodology and hands-on labs relating to the unique security issues of Wireless Networks. Limitations and risks of Wireless Networks. Use of audit and exploit tools to discover security flaws. Protocol and signal vulnerabilities. Methods to secure such vulnerabilities.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C

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CT 362 - Network Auditing Tools 

Theory, methodology and hands-on labs relating to Network Auditing. The course relies on advanced multi-functional network auditing tools to uncover Network Security problems, with the purpose of eliminating these vulnerabilities.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C

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CT 382 - Applied Cryptography 

This course will present the theory, methods, strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies necessary for students to acquire a fundamental knowledge of Cryptography and Steganography. This is a hands on course that will utilize several tools, and software programs, in order to gain practical working knowledge that can be applied to solve problems requiring encryption of computer data. While math skills are required for success, this is not a math intensive or theoretical course. Emphasis will be placed on formulating effective strategies, such as when and how to protect computer data through the use of Cryptography and Steganography.

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CT 393 - IT Security Risk Assessment   

This course addresses risk management methodology, the specific procedures for determining assets valuation, vulnerabilities, and threats. Risk migration methods that security professional use to protect valuable IT assets will also be studies. Issues, designed to foster critical thinking, are explored, as well as the standardized approaches to risk management. 

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CT 412 - IT Security Policies 

This course will present the theory, and legal issues necessary for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of Computer Policies for Information Security. Topics covered will include, E-Mail, Employee Privacy, Labor Organization Activities (Fair Use), Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment, Copyright, Defamation, Spamming, Trade Secrets & Confidential Information, Attorney Client communication via Email, Computer Security, Preventing Waste of Computer Resources, Essentials For Good Policy, and Ensuring Employee Compliance.

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CT 415 - Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning 

Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning specific to Emergency Recovery Procedures. Techniques for development of disaster recovery plans, procedures and testing methods. Strategies used by businesses to assure that sensitive data will not be lost in the event of a disaster. Techniques used to manage potential risk within multiple environments.

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CT 422 - Incident Response Best Practices 

Theory and legal issues necessary for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of how to design an effective Incident Response Policy. Topics include forming and Incident Response Team, types of responses, legal issues, training employees, selecting tools, honey pots, computer attacks, and the cost of an incident. 

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CT 432 - IT Security Systems Audits 

This course will present the theory, methodology, procedures and hands on labs necessary for students to acquire a fundamental working knowledge of IT System Audits. Students learn how to discover system vulnerabilities with proper audit procedures, and how to document their findings properly for upper management.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C
 

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