Network, Operating System and Database Security

COM SCI X 420.5

This course delivers a step-by-step methodology for securing any infrastructure through enhanced defenses to the core components of networks and databases.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Hybrid (In-Person)
In-Person
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Identify motivations and tactics for the major categories of cyber threat actors
  • Discuss security applications (e.g., firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS, authentication servers)
  • Understand the utility and application of network monitoring tools
  • Become familiar with tools and best practices for securing Windows-based infrastructure and LINUX/UNIX systems
  • Review key steps to securing databases based on MYSQL, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle

About this course:

Cyber-based attacks and data breaches are threats to any organization, however, effective defense mechanisms are seldom well understood or applied. This course delivers a step-by-step methodology for securing any infrastructure through enhanced defenses to the core components of networks and databases; this approach integrates cyber threat and risk management, defense-in-depth, network monitoring, cloud and mobile devices. Designed for security and IT professionals, students, technical users, management and anyone seeking an understanding of the key principles of cyber defense, this course also provides effective strategies for security testing, mitigating insider threats and recovering from security incidents. Current events case studies will illuminate key concepts, and cyber defense techniques will be demonstrated in computer and DIY device (BeagleBone) labs. The final project will enable students to apply the methodology to secure infrastructures of their choice.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
395956
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Apr 3, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 9, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Onion Omega 2 device required.
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Lab
Wed Apr 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 5148
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
395955
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
ENROLL BY: Apr 1, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Onion Omega 2 device required.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
397983
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: July 2, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Onion Omega 2 device required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Onion Omega 2 device required.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Wed Jun 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 5148
Lab
Wed Jul 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5148
Lab
Wed Jul 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 5148
Lab
Wed Jul 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5148
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Wed Jul 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5148
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Wed Jul 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5148
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Wed Aug 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5148
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Wed Aug 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 5148
Lab
Wed Sep 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 5148
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
397982
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Onion Omega 2 device required.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Onion Omega 2 device required.

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