Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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CNET 2110 - Principles of IT Security


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. This course is also a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to take the CompTIA Security+ Certificate exam.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): CNET 1001  & CNET 1105  
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: General computer proficiency

Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Develop data/information assurance plans and implementation strategies.
  2. Identify, analyze, and evaluate infrastructure and network vulnerabilities.
  3. Identify and assess current and anticipated security risks and vulnerabilities.
  4. Gather data and analyze security requirements.
  5. Monitor performance to ensure integrity and confidentiality.
  6. Perform research and analyze requirements.
  7. Monitor, evaluate, and test security conditions and environment.
  8. Incorporate security requirements into design.
  9. Implement and enforce system and user security requirements.
  10. Implement, enforce, and monitor security policies, practices, and procedures.
  11. Learn the fundamentals of cryptography and how cryptography serves as the central language of information security.
  12. Ensure infrastructure and network security.
  13. Understand security baselines.
  14. Testing networks and computers for vulnerabilities.
  15. Understand the roles of computer forensics and the law in information security.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Security Fundamentals
  2. Identifying Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
  3. Managing Data, Application, and Host Security
  4. Implementing Network Security
  5. Implementing Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management
  6. Managing Certificates
  7. Implementing Compliance and Operational Security
  8. Risk Management
  9. Troubleshooting and Managing Security Incidents
  10. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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