COIS23001 Network Security

As the Internet becomes more pervasive, so do the threats to the security of our computer systems and communications. This course provides students with grounding in secure technology. It includes authentication, TCP/IP, cryptographic and security protocols and systems, remote access technologies, email and web security, firewalls, intrusion detection and forensic computing. In conjunction with other courses (COIS20027 and ECOM20002) it covers the knowledge requirements of the CompTIA Security+ industry standard certification should students choose to sit this exam once they have gained the industry experience required after completion of the Masters program.