IST 267 - Network Vulnerability Assessment

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to test network security using network vulnerability assessment tools and methods. Students will also learn how to improve network security based on the assessment results.

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 291 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Project management
Design, planning and implementation of a network solution
Project documentation
Network vulnerability tools

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:

Develop a secured network solution for solving a specific business problem.
Implement a secured network solution for solving a specific business problem.
Analyze and then repair network security vulnerabilities.
Demonstrate business and professional presentation skills.
Summarize and record planned activities and document executed activities, problems encountered, and solutions.
work collaboratively in a team environment.

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

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
2021-2022