DCOM 211 - Introduction to Firewalls

4 Credits.

Explores both hardware and software-based firewall systems. The material covered in this course provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to design, implement, and administer firewall systems. In today’s computing environments, system/network/security administrators must understand how to protect their assets from attacks. Firewall systems are the first line of defense administrators use to protect these assets. Therefore, a thorough grounding in the design, implementation and administration of firewall systems, as well as practical, hands-on experience, is a necessity for any system/network/security administrator. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): DCOM 220 or consent of the Program Coordinator.