2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

ISA 564 - Security Laboratory

Credits: 3
Provides hands-on experience in configuring and experimenting with commodity-networked systems and security software in a live laboratory environment, with the purpose of understanding real-world security threats. Takes both offensive and defensive approaches and exposes students to a variety of real-world attacks, including viruses, worms, rootkits, and botnets. Possible mitigation and defending mechanisms, such as firewalls and intrusion detection software, also covered.

Prerequisites
ISA 562.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0