CIS 263 Network Defense**

An advanced course in cybersecurity principles and techniques. Topics include the tools and tactics used in assessing the security posture of computer networks; the steps involved in a penetration testing methodology-network footprinting and discovery, service enumeration, attack vector evaluation, and vulnerability assessments; and the legal and ethical issues raised by penetration testing. 

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.

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Credits

4

Prerequisite

CIS 128, CIS 161, CIS 236, and CIS 255.