Course Info

CSEC 378: Host Based Security

Principles of host based security. Review of security methods used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information stored on a host. The class will cover OS configuration, access control, anti-malware, public facing application security, host-based intrusion detection/prevention, host-based firewalls and audit & compliance. Course includes laboratory work with both the Linux and Windows operating systems.

NET 363 or CSC 374 is a prerequisite for this class.

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Spring 2021-2022

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28194
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kevin Naughton | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 7297
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kevin Naughton | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021