NW306: Introduction to Network Security
Prerequisite(s): NW202

This course covers an introduction to network security concepts as they relate to personal computers in a networked
environment. Topics include an introduction to security threats to personal computers, countermeasures, local area network (LAN) security topologies, server security services, network security measures, security protocols, types of firewall security, introduction to dial-up security and virtual private networks, and an introduction to public-key infrastructure (PKI) and certificate authority functions. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to effectively identify potential security risks and take reasonable countermeasures to safeguard personal computers in a networked environment.

Security Threats to Personal Computers

CNET News
Latest headlines on security threats

Enterprise Security Today
News, links to blogs, resource center, and more from this NewsFactor Network site

Home Network Security
Overview of security risks and countermeasures associated with Internet connectivity from the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

Network Computing: Security Channel
Reviews, tests, and analysis of security technology and products

SecurityFocus
Vendor neutral site with comprehensive security information

Local Area Network (LAN) Security Topologies

Local Area Network (LAN)
Guide from About.com

LAN Security Tools
Resources from PracticallyNetworked.com

TechFest
Resources on Local Area Networks (LAN)

Network Security Measures

Internet/Network Security
Resources from About.com

Network Security Library
Network security white papers from WindowSecurity.com

Top 100 Network Security Tools
From Insecure.org

Types of Firewall Security

Firewall Management
Articles from Bitpipe.com (site requires free membership)

Firewall Security and the Internet
Resources from Infosyssec

Virtual Private Networks

FindVPN
News headlines and other resources for Virtual Private Network information

How Virtual Private Networks Work
From HowStuffWorks.com

NetworkWorld
Firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention and detection news and resources

VPN
Articles and resources from About.com

Server Security Services

SQLSecurity.com
Resources on security for the Microsoft SQL server

Web Server Security
Network security articles and tutorials from WindowSecurity.com

Security Protocols

Cryptography
Brief article on internet security protocols from Microsoft.com

Secure Sockets Layer
Definition from Whatis.com

Security Protocol Standards
From the Security Knowledge Base at ITtoolbox.com

Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority Functions

The PKI Page
Directory to various resources on PKI and Certificate Authorities (CAs)

Oasis PKI Resources
White papers and technical information from the PKIForum.org

Public Key Infrastructure for Windows Server 2003
From Microsoft.com

Additional Sites of Interest

ACM Queue
Developer tools, hardware, security, open source, enterprise search, and more

Builder.com
White papers, trialware, and online book library

CERT Coordination Center
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

CSI Blog
Blog for the Computer Security Institute

Computer User
Online security network forums

ComputerWorld
Source for information needs of IT management

DesktopLinux.com
Linux on enterprise and end user desktops

Foundstone
Free downloads of security tools

Hotscripts.com
PHP, CGI, Perl, JavaScript, and ASP script collection

IEEE Computer Society
Site includes digital library with magazines, transactions, and proceedings

IT Architect
Technology architecture for the 21st century

Information Week
News, research, and IT trends

INFOSYSSEC
Security portal for information system security professionals

Intelligent Enterprise
Strategic business applications

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

The Linux Documentation Project
Documention for Linux, including guides and FAQs

Linux Journal
Magazine of the Linux community

Linux Online
Open source code, news, Linux 101

MSDN Academic Alliance Development Center
Provides faculty and students with the latest developer tools, servers, and platforms from Microsoft at a low cost

MSDN Magazine
Microsoft journal for developers

Macworld
Resource for Mac professionals and Mac users

McAfee
Antivirus software and intrusion prevention solutions

Microsoft Windows
Windows family home page

NerdWorld
Source for "nerdly" culture, life, and work styles

Network Computing
Evaluating enterprise technology

Novell
Software for the Open Enterprise

Optimize
Business strategy and execution for CIOs

PC Magazine
Computer, software, hardware, and electronics reviews, downloads, news, and opinion

PC Support Advisor
Free computer guides

PCVirus.org
Computer virus/antivirus resources

PGP
Multiple encryption and digital-signature solutions

Programmers' Heaven
Languages, applications, and web development

Publish
Web publishing and print

Red Hat
Open source architecture

SearchNetworking.com
Security-specific information resource for enterprise IT professionals

SearchSecurity.com
Security-specific information resource for enterprise IT professionals

SecurityFocus
Comprehensive source of security information

Smart Computing
Site for magazine devoted to helping users improve their productivity with personal computers

Software Development
News, articles, and software pipelines

Symantec
Helps companies manage digital assets

TechWeb
Business technology network

Tom's Hardware Guide
Resource for PC hardware reviews and news

Trend Micro
Leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services

WhatIs.com
Dictionary for Internet and computer technologies

WindowsITPro
Leading source of practical, technical information to help IT professionals

Wired
Latest news in technology, culture, business, and politics

ZDNet.com
Business technology blogs

NW306: Introduction to Network Security Prerequisite(s): NW202

NW306: Introduction to Network Security
Prerequisite(s): NW202