ITS 4510 - Telecommunication Network Security

Structured study of telecommunications network security. Theoretical aspects include risk as basis for security planning, taxonomy of exploits including malware, and network architecture. Practical aspects common attack vectors and relevant software tools: firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs. Additional exercises may include adversarial games and penetration testing.

Requisites: C or better in ITS 3100 or 330
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Experience in adversarial / penetration testing.
Understanding of risk concepts.
Working knowledge of current software tools.
Working knowledge of current vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits.
Working knowledge of standardized approaches to security management and policy.

Ohio University

Ohio University

ITS 4510 - Telecommunication Network Security