This course introduces tools and techniques used to secure and analyze large computer networks and systems. Students will systematically learn C programming in the first part of the course, which forms a foundation for many cybersecurity operations, such as malware analysis, understanding network protocol stack, etc. In the second part, students will explore and map networks using a variety of diagnostic software tools, learn advanced packet analysis, configure firewalls, write intrusion detection rules, perform forensic investigation, and practice techniques for penetration testing. The objectives are:<\/p>\n
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Understand the concepts and major constructs of the C programming language,<\/li>\n
Master the programming skills of the C programming language,<\/li>\n
Be able to analyze the C source code to infer the functionality of a given code segment, C function, C program etc,<\/li>\n
Grasp the needed techniques and skills to write a C program in cybersecurity operations such as a network protocol stack,<\/li>\n
Monitor and analyze network traffic. Identify and trace the traffic when intrusion is detected in the network,<\/li>\n
Identify and evaluate the vulnerabilities in the network and implement effective countermeasures to protect the network,<\/li>\n
Master the technologies to exploit the vulnerabilities in a remote system,<\/li>\n
Analyze the vulnerabilities in wireless communication network,<\/li>\n
Manage data and personal information in a secure manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n