E-Business EBUS 240 – 3 Credits Introduction to Network Security for E-Business Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Information Security/Assurance through a combination of discussions and hands-on exercises. This course also maps directly to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-101) objectives. Topics covered in this course include general security concepts, including common network attacks and how to safeguard against them; communication security such as remote access, E-mail, WWW, directory and file transfer, and wireless services and data; infrastructure security exploring various network devices and media and the proper use of perimeter topologies; cryptography basics, including the difference between asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, hashing algorithms, and the different types of PK1 certificates and their uses; operational/organizational security as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity; and computer forensics and its role in Information Security/Assurance. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: EBUS 130 or written permission from program director required EBUS 241 – 3 Credits Network Defense and Countermeasures for E-Business Focuses on layered network defense structures. Students identify different methods of risk analysis/assessment, create a security policy, capture and analyze packets, and demonstrate the "best practices" associated with evaluating, implementing, and administering hardware and software-based firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSes). Network Defense and Countermeasures for E-Business is intended for students and professionals who want an introduction to the "best practices" associated with the aforementioned technologies and methodologies. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: EBUS 240 or DCOM 258 or written permission from program director required EBUS 242 – 3 Credits Applied Information Security for E-Business Functions as the capstone course in the E-Business Security Specialty. Students carry out an in-depth study of a class network that includes developing comprehensive security policies and procedures; conducting a vulnerability assessment of the class network; utilizing network security tools, methodologies, and best practices to gather information about the class network; making recommendations to secure the class network and its related systems and services; describing best practices for detecting and responding to intrusions as well as anticipating and protecting the class network from future intrusions; and identifying relevant regulatory, legal, and ethical issues. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: EBUS 241 or written permission from program director required.