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