CNA 480 - Virtual Infrastructure Security

5 Credits
This course introduces students to modern security policies and their associated challenges. Students will design infrastructure solutions that meet common compliance requirements. Students will balance various security strategies including authentication, access control, encryption, and network segmentation. Students will participate in wargame exercises to practice common attacks and defense strategies.

Prerequisite(s): CNA 421 with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Understand security principles including authentication, access control, encryption, and network segmentation.
Understand common attack vectors, and execute them to demonstrate flaws.
Use VMWare ESXi to secure local infrastructure.
Use AWS and Google Cloud to investigate modern cloud security features.
Read and understand 0-days and whitepapers. Use both to inform security policy decisions.
Use forensic tools such as Wireshark and Test Disk.
Use modern pen testing suites such as Kali Linux.
Understand the ethics of cybersecurity and risk associated with actions.