CPT-220: Applied Computer Security Concepts

Course Description

This course would provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to secure organizational resources. Topics covered include: a review of networking protocols, IOS and router filters, physical security, information assurance, computer security policies, contingency planning, business impact analysis, password management, information warfare, intrusion detection, honey pots, attack vectors, firewalls and perimeters, risk assessment and auditing, cryptography and steganography, PGP, wireless, operational security, permissions and user rights, service patches, securing network services, security baseline analyzers, Linux, and virtual machines. Three class hours. Two lab hours.

Prerequisites

CPT 120 or permission of instructor.

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CPT-220 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

CPT-220, Section SL3

CRN #31008
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

10

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A