CIS450

This course continues the process of molding the minds of the next generation of network defenders. I don't really teach them how to break into networks during this course, but some students have claimed otherwise. I do focus on trying to understand the tools and techniques available to the potential attacker.

We deliberately avoid the use of the term "hacker" in this course. The connotations are inaccurate, and not helpful to understanding the threats against your network.

The prescribed text for the course is .

Enrolled students may download the syllabus and other course information from the Strayer University eCompanion.

Some of the myths we have about network threats come from movies and television. See, Interesting things that you learn about computers in the movies... for a list of the worst ideas.

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