ELEG 494 - System Hardening and Protection (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

SYSTEM HARDENING & PROTECTION
Component: Lecture
Practical treatment of the defensive techniques used to harden computer systems to make them less vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Defect management, configuration/hardening, account control, logs/auditing, and risk assessment are covered and reinforced with hands-on exercises run in a virtual machine environment.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with CPEG 494.

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically