This course provides students with an indepth look at firewall technologies and how these technologies are incorporated into the information security policy of an organization. It introduces the student to different varieties of firewall configurations and describes popular firewall tools by Check Point, Cisco, and other vendors. It takes the student through the steps involved in installation, configuration, and administration of firewalls on a network system. The course culminates with a project in which the student constructs and implements a sophisticated firewall. Students must come to the course with a basic understanding of the Internet and networking concepts such as TCP/ IP, gateways, routers, and Ethernet. This course helps students prepare for CheckPoint’s CCSA Certification.

4.5 Credit Hours