ITEC 2410 - Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Information Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course presents an overview to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and an introduction to the security tools used to implement these technologies. Deploying an IDS/IPS on a network and tuning the platform to work in conjunction with network traffic flow will be demonstrated. Students will learn the role of an IDS/IPS in the network and how to deploy these technologies to operate effectively. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ITEC 1430 , ITEC 1650 ; Minimum Grade C-;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Compare and contrast intrusion detection systems/network security monitoring versus intrusion prevention systems.	Part 1: Weeks 1-4 tests, labs, midterm and final exam.
2. Plan and build a senor platform.	Part 1: Weeks 3-4 tests, labs, midterm and final exam.
3. Compare and contrast full packet captures versus string data captures.	Part 1: Week 5 tests, labs, midterm and final exam.
4. Describe detection mechanisms, indicators of compromise, and signatures.	Part 2: Weeks 6-8 tests, labs, midterm, and final exam.
5. Demonstrate the installation, configuration, and use of detection applications for a given set of conditions.	Part 2: Weeks 8-10 tests, labs, midterm and final exam.
6. Describe how to use Canary honeypots for detection.	Part 2: Week 11 tests, labs, and final exam.
7. Compare and contrast packet analysis applications.	Part 3: Weeks 12-15 tests, labs, and final exam.
8. Generate friendly and threat intelligence.	Part 3: Weeks 13-15 tests, labs, and final exam.
9. Describe analysis best practices.	Part 3: Weeks 14-15 tests, labs, and final exam.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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