Course Foundation
Master networking fundamentals essential for all security specializations.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy - no prior networking knowledge required
- Week 11 highlight: CVSS scoring framework used throughout Year 2 and Year 3 for vulnerability assessment
- Builds toward: CSY201 (OS Security), CSY204 (Security Operations), CSY302 (Cloud Security), and network forensics
- Key skills: TCP/IP, protocols, packet analysis, vulnerability scoring, and network security concepts
Course Curriculum
13 Weeks
Week 01
Networking Fundamentals
Week 02OSI Model & TCP/IP
Week 03IP Addressing & Subnetting
Week 04Routing & Switching
Week 05Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)
Week 06Application Layer Protocols
Week 07DNS & DHCP
Week 08HTTP/HTTPS and Web Traffic
Week 09Email Protocols and Security
Week 10Firewalls and Network Defense
Week 11 🆕CVSS Scoring & Vulnerability Assessment
Week 12Intrusion Detection and Monitoring
Week 13Capstone: Network Security Assessment
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