Intrusion Detection Systems

Fall 2019 > Computer Related > MSIT.5430 > 031

Course No: MSIT.5430-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13533; SIS Term: 2910
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Intrusion Detection Systems is a survey of the hardware and software techniques that are applied to the detection, identification, classification and remediation of compromised information systems. From this introduction to intrusion detection systems, students will develop a solid foundation for understanding IDS and how they function. This course will give students a background in the technology of detection network attacks. It will introduce all the concepts and procedures used for IDS (intrusion Detection Systems) and IPS (intrusion Prevention Systems). Students will have hands-on experience with implementing and configuring software and hardware based IDS in a network infrastructure. This course is designed with a network administrator in mind.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Henry Lambright
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2019 Fall: Sep 04 to Dec 08
  • Chat Hours: Sun 8-9pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1770
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: M.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration, Graduate Certificate in Systems Models & Management

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