IT 461 - Advanced Security Implementation

This course examines and explains the technologies required to design, build, and audit a trusted network. Topics include detailed discussions of corporate security culture, the reasons for building and components of a trusted network, and an in-depth look into cryptography, computer forensics law, and legislation, looking at the legalities surrounding networks and network security. Additional topics include a detailed look at biometrics and its applications, strong authentication, and a discussion of two of the cornerstones of trusted networks: digital certificates and digital signatures. Semester Credit Hours 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 60.00 Prerequisites: IS 283 Network Security and NT 201 Network Infrastructure Administration. Corequisite: None.