CIT 253 - Infrastructure Security Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 182
Description Students in this course learn to proactively apply behavioral analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs). This results in an enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface validating the student’s ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organization. The course objectives are consistent with many of the outcomes specified for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply proactive threat intelligence to support organizational security.
- Analyze data as part of continuous security monitoring activities.
- Implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security.
- Employ security solutions for infrastructure management.
- Explain the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures and controls.
- Demonstrate the appropriate incident response procedure.
- Utilize basic digital forensic techniques.
Listed Topics
- Threat and vulnerability management
- Software and systems security
- Compliance and assessment
- Security operations and monitoring
- Incident response
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials related to CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the internet. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 10/18/2021 Last Reviewed: 11/11/2022
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