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	3.00 credits
CT 312	Access Control & Intrusion Detection Technology	3.00 credits
CT 325	OS Security Architecture I	3.00 credits
CT 336	IP Security and VPN Technology	3.00 credits
CT 402	Network Security II	3.00 credits
CT 472	Security Defense Countermeasures	3.00 credits

Select two of the following electives:
CT 212	Computer Forensics	3.00 credits
CT 222	Security and Information Warfare	3.00 credits
CT 295	Public Key Infrastructure Technology	3.00 credits
CT 315	Security Management Practice	3.00 credits
CT 326	OS Security Architecture II	3.00 credits
CT 355	Wireless Network Security Technology	3.00 credits
CT 362	Network Auditing Tools	3.00 credits
CT 382	Applied Cryptography	3.00 credits
CT 393	IT Security Risk Assessment	3.00 credits
CT 412	IT Security Policies	3.00 credits
CT 415	Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning	3.00 credits

Course Descriptions

CT 300 Security Technology Models and Architecture I - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 312 Access Control & Intrusion Detection Technology - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 325 OS Security Architecture I - 3.00 credits

This course provides requisite knowledge to perform network security within a Windows based computing environment. Topics 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 - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 402 Network Security II - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 472 Security Defense Countermeasures - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 212 Computer Forensics - 3.00 credits

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 Information Warfare - 3.00 credits

This course presents the theory and methodology of Information Warfare and Security. Topics covered include: intellectual property crimes; computer fraud; harassment; embezzlement; eavesdropping; sabotage; surveillance; identity theft; incident handling; terrorism; and the protection of critical infrastructure. The course requires critical thinking and analysis of topics.

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CT 295 Public Key Infrastructure Technology - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 315 Security Management Practice - 3.00 credits

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 - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 355 Wireless Network Security Technology - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 362 Network Auditing Tools - 3.00 credits

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.

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CT 382 Applied Cryptography - 3.00 credits

This course presents the theory, methods, strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies necessary for students to acquire a fundamental knowledge of Cryptography and Stenography. This is a hands-on course utilizing several tools and software programs. Emphasis is placed on formulating effective strategies, such as when and how to protect computer data.

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CT 393 IT Security Risk Assessment - 3.00 credits

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 - 3.00 credits

This course presents the theory and legal issues necessary for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of Computer Policies for information Security. Topics covered 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 E-mail, Computer Security, Preventing Waste of a Computer Resources, Essentials for Good Policy, and Ensuring Compliance.

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CT 415 Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning - 3.00 credits

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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