INT-2670 Introduction to Firewalls

Credits 3
This course provides the basics of next-generation security firewalls. Students identify common attacks and threats against networks and common network vulnerabilities. This course includes the current cutting-edge technologies that help to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks. Some of the topics covered include cryptography, virtual private networks, and endpoint protection. Students become competent at configuring basic features of next generation firewalls and prepared to take firewall-related industry certifications. This course may also be taken as a continuing education course, DPR 976 – Introduction to Firewalls.
Prerequisite(s): INT-1620
Course Outcomes

Identify common attacks and threats against networks.
Select appropriate cryptographic tools to secure the confidentiality and integrity of data.
Configure appropriate security architecture and tools to mitigate modern threats.
Configure remote access and site-to-site virtual private networks (VPN).
Manage a next-generation firewall.
Compare and contrast characteristics of the security infrastructure from top industry players.