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INSS 777 ADVANCED INFORMATION AND NETWORK SECURITY
Prerequisite: INSS 735
Credit 3
This course provides an in-depth study of network security monitoring
protocols, critical network security challenges, advanced security architectures,
as well as tools and techniques for tuning networks to optimize their
performance. Network infra-structure security issues explored include
perimeter security defense, firewalls, virtual private networks, wireless
security, network security auditing tools and ethical considerations. Students
develop and evaluate strategies for deployment of “Defense-in-Depth”
mechanisms in an enterprise computing environment. A Web-related network
security project is required.

INSS 778 INFORMATION SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: INSS 735
Credit 3
This course addresses the perspective of information security as a risk to be
managed. The risks, costs, and other issues involved in planning for business
continuity and developing secure operations in information systems and
networks are studied. Topics covered include disaster recovery, outsourcing
issues, service level agreements, contingency and business continuity planning,
qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, audit procedures, financial integrity,
cost/benefit analyses, back-up and recovery provisions, as well as insurance
protection, information security risk management standards, and security
awareness programs. Relevant organizational procedures and public policies
are also explored. Students will undertake a research project in information
security risk management.

INSS 779 ADVANCED INFORMATION ASSURANCE
Prerequisite: INSS 735
Credits 3
This course provides an in-depth examination of advanced principles of
information assurance. A broad range of topics are covered, including
penetration testing, formal verification of systems, formal models of
information flow and protection, distributed system authentication, protocol
design and attack, computer viruses and malware, intrusion and anomaly
detection models. Multi-level security, active defenses, investigation and
forensics, network firewalls, anonymity and identity, e-commerce support, and
database security models and mechanisms are also studied. The course content
is largely influenced by latest research in the field.

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