IT443: Network Security Administration

Credits: 3

Catalog Description

This course explores the application of policy and techniques to securing both public and private networks. The course is project-based and includes such topics as threat analysis and management, cryptography, firewalls, isolation, issues in securing wireless networks, and certificates.

Current & Upcoming Offerings

2025-2026

Fall 2025 2 sections
Section Schedule / Time Instructor Location
11
TuTh 02:00PM - 03:15PM
Soro, Torna Omar
TBA
12
TuTh 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Soro, Torna Omar
M02-0417
Spring 2026 2 sections
Section Schedule / Time Instructor Location
11
TuTh 07:00PM - 08:15PM
Soro, Torna Omar
W01-0009
12
TuTh 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Soro, Torna Omar
W01-0057

Prerequisites

  • IT341.

Upper-level course in network security administration for advanced undergraduates covering applied cryptography and practical security techniques.