CSS 2754 - Host Security

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): CSS 2751 or permission of instructor

Description: This course introduces the means for keeping computers safe. The topics of intrusion detection and protection, protection mechanisms, and auditing are introduced. Specific approaches to anti-virus and -malware protection are discussed. The importance of business continuity including secure backups are covered. More advanced protection mechanisms such as SELinux, AppArmor, EMET, multi-factor authentication, and least privilege are included.