This course is intended to serve the needs of individuals interested 
in understanding the field of network security and how the field 
relates to other areas of Information Technology.  The material in 
this course will provide the broad-based knowledge necessary to 
prepare students for further study in specialized security fields or 
may be used as a course for those interested in a general 
introduction to field network security.  This course will also serve 
the needs of individuals seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ 
certification exam.

• Test Out. LABSIM SECURITY+ 2011 (EXAM SYO-301), 2011 ed., Test Out, 2011. ISBN: 9781935080404

1.	Security terminology and the goals of network security 
policies.
2.	Basic operation of security authentication including 
Kerberos, CHAP, digital certificates, biometrics, tokens and mutual 
and multi-factor authentication.
3.	Basic types of attacks and malicious code that commonly 
affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks. 
4.	Basic concepts and practices of remote access.
5.	e-Mail vulnerabilities and how to safeguard against them.
6.	Web security.
7.	Enterprise directory services.
8.	Vulnerabilities and safeguard for Wireless and Instant 
Messaging networks.
9.	Proper use of networking devices and how to secure them.
10.	Networking media.
11.	Network topologies.
12.	Intrusion Detection Systems.
13.	Network Operating Systems vulnerabilities and safeguards.
14.	Cryptography.
15.	Physical Security.
16.	Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning.
17.	Computer fraud; including ethics, investigation, and 
computer and network forensics.

1.	The student will be able to describe the mechanisms and 
methods used to control what users can access, the extent of their 
capabilities after authentication and authorization, and auditing 
and monitoring or these activities.
2.	The student will be able to identify internal, external, 
public and private communications systems; networking structures; 
protocols and remote access and administration.
3.	The student will be able to identify company assets and the 
proper way to determine the necessary level of protection required.
4.	The student will be able to identify the security 
components of Network Operating Systems and Applications.
5.	The student will be able to discuss the differences between 
various cryptography techniques.
6.	The student will be able to discuss the criteria used to 
evaluate “trusted systems”.
7.	The student will analyze a scenario for Risk Assessment and 
Countermeasures.
8.	The student will be able to discuss procedures used 
in “incident handling.”
9.	The student will be able to identify and discuss the 
threats, risks and countermeasures to protect facilities, hardware, 
data, media, and personnel.

Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.  
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus 
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.