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)
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.

Fall 2023 Schedule

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Available
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Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
393974
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 8, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
393976
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Oct 4, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 10, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 17, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wed Oct 4, 2023
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Wed Oct 11, 2023
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Winter 2024 Schedule

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Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
394925
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Wayne Wheeler
394926
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 16, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wed Jan 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 17, 2024
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Wed Mar 20, 2024
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