Information and Network Security Certificate Program

Information and

Network Security

Certificate Program

University of California, Irvine, P.O. Box 6050, Irvine, CA 92612-6050

Information and Network Security Certificate Program

Data security is critical and increasingly important for specialty courses. The Information and Network Security Certificate Program in Information and Network Security helps industry professionals to better understand the management and security of modern public, government and enterprise networks.

The program will be of interest to technical and non-technical professionals involved in the design,

development, financing, administration and management of secured information systems and networks.

The curriculum focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles for designing, engineering, and managing secure information systems environments. The program includes current findings from academic and technological research and state-of-the art practice.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Engineers, management personnel and those in other technical and managerial disciplines that are involved in the engineering, administration and/or management of secured information systems environments.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Gain a fundamental understanding of security and network management practices.

• Learn essential criteria for public, private, governmental and corporate network security.

• Perform an evaluation of available network management practices and technology applications.

• Identify best practices for network hardware and security optimization.

• Design a secure network and perform effective data management and network configuration.

CERTIFICATE CANDIDACY

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business or management and two years of relevant experience; OR a relevant associate degree with at least four years work experience in the related fields of management, engineering or computer science, and the consent of the program manager.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of 18 credit units (9 required and 9 elective credit units) with a grade point average of “B” or better.

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Information and Network Security Certificate Program

Introduction to Communications and Networking

EECS X490 (3 units)

Familiarize yourself with a "systems analysis approach" to

the design and development of modern enterprise

networks and systems. Learn how to analyze requirements

and technical goals using the latest methods, technologies

and tools. A typical communications system design

process is discussed including identifying your customer's

needs, goals and network configurations; transmission

media and technology alternatives, e.g. copper wire, coaxial

cable, fiber optics, wireless; system test and reliability; cost

and performance analysis; leased versus private facilities;

and regulatory and administrative considerations.

Prerequisite

Basic understanding of mathematics and

computers.

REQUIRED COURSES (9 units) Essentials of Information Security

EECS X490.6 (3 units)

Learn how to build a concrete foundation on information systems security and successfully organize a secured environment. This course focuses on two subsections of IT Security: Managerial Security and Technical Security. Examples of each subsection are defined and explained. Topics include: History of IS Security, Security Attacks, Hacker Methods and Motivation, Legal Aspects of IS Security, Developing an effective Security Policy, IT Risk Assessment, Firewalls, Encryption and Hashing, Intrusion Detection, and Operating System Security.

Prerequisite: EECS X490, Introduction to Communications and Networking OR equivalent experience.

Network Systems Security

EECS X490.42 (3 units)

Gain insight on how to deter intrusions into high-profile

networks and information systems. Learn about the many

software "tools" available to increase security against

hackers and other unwelcome "guests." Increase your

knowledge on how to secure your network by learning how

to use these "tools" and configure them. Practical, hands-on

instruction provides participants a thorough knowledge of

NAT (Network Address Translation), PAT (Port Address

Translation), Firewalls, Reflexive Access Lists, CHAP

(Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol), MD5

Hashing, and VLAN's (Virtual LAN's).

Prerequisite: EECS X490, Introduction to

Communications and Networking, or equivalent

experience.

Advanced Security Management: Risk Assessment,

Security, Policy Development, and Legal Aspects of Information Security

EECS X490.62 (3 units)

Learn how to perform a security risk and vulnerability assessment; create standards and a security policy appropriate to your needs; and explore legal aspects of security. Become expert in identifying threats and countermeasures via threat modeling, and utilizing monitoring tools and techniques for intrusion detection. Participants will engage in interactive discussions regarding information security, cyber-security, and other security issues associated with electronic mediums. Key policy issues addressed include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and ISO - 17799 standards.

Prerequisite:EECS X490, Introduction to Communications and Networking OR equivalent experience.

ELECTIVE COURSES (Candidates choose 9 units) Essentials of TCP/IP

EECS X491.18 (3 units)

Increase your understanding on how IP works, how upper

layer protocols (TCP, ICMP, etc.) use underlying IP

transport mechanisms to provide useful network services

and how IP addressing and routing allows data to be

exchanged in a global network. Learn practical IP design

and troubleshooting techniques including analyzing

network traces and network performance analysis.

Participants benefit from this course by expanding their

knowledge of TCP/IP network design and become more

proficient in designing and implementing IP addressing

and routing schemes.

Prerequisite: EECS X490, Introduction to

Communications and Networking, or equivalent

experience.

Essentials of Client-Server Applications and Protocols

EECS X490.61 (3 units)

Today's networks are now recognized as the most

important component in information processing. This has

led to a style of computing called client/server, where the

power of an individual computer is only limited by the

network to which it is connected. This course provides an

introduction to client/server computing and discusses its

benefits as well as the advantages it offers over time-sharing

Information and Network Security Certificate Program

and networked PCs. Topics include: GUI (Graphical

User Interface), Application Servers, Database Servers,

Application Maintenance, and Application Integrity and

Security.

Prerequisite: EECS X490, Intro to Communications and Networking, or equivalent experience.

Theory and Applications of Cryptography in Computer

Networks and Communications

EECS X490.44

The rapid development of digital technology has lead to increased use of electronic encryption and the need for secured communications. Increase your familiarity of the mathematics behind cryptology and basic cryptographic algorithms. Learn real and practical cryptographic systems that are used for communications such as IPSec, Secure Sockets Layer Security (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TSL), and virtual private networks (VPN), as well as methods for securing information, digital signatures, and DRM (Digital Rights Management). Further your understanding of the technical issues of implementation and proper use of cryptography.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with engineering mathematics, communications and networking technologies.

Secured Networking and Cryptographic Systems

EECS

Today information is more accessible than ever. Our

world is inescapably connected, and all businesses

increasingly depend on digital communications. However,

open communications and exchange of information

exposes businesses to various security threats. This course

provides a comprehensive study on different types of

attacks on computers, computer networks, smart cards, set

top boxes, wireless networks, and other communication

systems. Develop strategies against theft of services and

information. Increase your understanding of basic

cryptographic algorithms such as AES and DES, along

with algorithms for authentications such as MD5 and

SHA-1, and algorithms for key exchange and public key

cryptography such as RSA and

Diffie-Hellman. Expand your knowledge on practical

hardware and software implementation of the

cryptographic algorithms. Participants also learn real and

practical cryptographic systems that are used for

communications such as IPSec, SSL/TLS, and VPN, as

well as methods for securing information, and digital

signatures.

Wireless Network Analysis and Security

ENGRECE X499.47 (1.5 units)

Increase your professional network troubleshooting skills in wireless networks. Learn to use protocol analysis and troubleshooting tools to identify, diagnose, and correct performance and security issues in wireless networks. Get hands-on training in 802.11 (Ethernet) wireless

technologies and related technologies. A series of lectures and lab exercises address all the skills you need to correctly implement and maintain wireless 802.11 networks. Gain valuable hands-on experience in a wireless networked environment utilizing the Network Instruments Observer 9 protocol analyzer.

Prerequisite: EEXS X490, Introduction to Communications and Networking OR equivalent experience.

Advanced Security Lab: Firewalls and VPN Design and

Configuration

EECS

Update your security design skills and learn how to plug

holes in firewall architectures. Increase your knowledge on

packet filtering (stateless classification) and stateful (flow

processing) firewall design and configuration using the

Firewall Feature Set imbedded in Cisco Routers. Learn

why Virtual Private Networks (VPN's) have become so

popular and how to configure and test

them. This hands-on lab includes "challenges" from other

course participants posing as hackers to test the

effectiveness of the security controls.

Implementing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans for Secured Systems

EECS X490.63 (3 units)

Learn the justification for disaster recovery programs and planning strategies for facility protection and recovery. Examine the differences between a centralized system, a decentralized system, and end user recovery disaster recovery methodologies. Prepare for the unexpected by implementing and executing a test scenario.

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Information and Network Security Certificate Program

EECS_X490 Introduction to Communications and Networking (3

units) ▼ ▼

EECS_X491.18 Essentials of TCP/IP (3 units) ▼ ▼

COURSE # REQUIRED COURSES (9 units) W SP SU F

EECS_X490.6 Essentials of Information Security (3 units) ▼ ▼

EECS_X490.42 Network Systems Security (3 units) ▼ ▼

EECS_X490.62

Advanced Security Management: Risk Assessment, Security Policy Development, and Legal Aspects of Information Security (3 units)

▼ ▼

COURSE # ELECTIVE COURSES (9 units) W SP SU F

EECS_X490.61 Essentials of Client/Server Applications and Protocols (3

units) ▼

EECS_X490.44 Theory and Applications of Cryptography in Computer

Networks and Communications (2.5 units) ▼

EECS_X490.47 Wireless Network Analysis and Security (3 units) ▼ ▼

EECS_X490.45 Advanced Security Lab: Firewall and VPN Design and

Configuration (3 units) ▼

EECS_X490.63 Implementing Disaster Recovery and Business

Continuity Plans for Secured Systems (1.5 units) ▼ ▼

For the most current schedule of classes, please go online to the

UCI Extension catalog at extension.uci.edu

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