IST 291 - Fundamentals of Network Security I

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of intro levels of security processes based on a security policy, emphasizing hands-on skills in areas of secure perimeter, security connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. The course prepares students to manage network security.

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 202 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Principles of cybersecurity
Security policy design and management
Firewalls, intrusion detection and other countermeasures on computer network systems
Legal, ethical, and governmental security laws
Disaster recovery strategy and procedures
Ethical hacking and countermeasures

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the basic principles of computer and network security.
Demonstrate knowledge of security policy design and mangement.
Identify network perimeter threats and monitor perimeter security for a network.
Identify, respond to, and assist in the formal investigation of security incidents.
Protect information in an organization by using authentication and access control.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021