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Course Number:
CIS 189
Course Title:
Wireless Security
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Introduces wireless security intrusion, policies, tools, and solutions. Recommended: CIS 188. Audit available. Prerequisites: CIS 179 or instructor permission.

Intended Outcomes for the course

On successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Describe what wireless intrusion is
  • Identify the greatest security threats
  • Develop a wireless security policy
  • Identify security solutions
  • Describe how to apply security tools
  • Identify the major security legislation

Course Activities and Design

This course is presented by means of:

  • on-campus lectures or distance learning lessons
  • discussions,
  • individual lab assignments
  • and/or group lab assignments

Students will be required to use essential tools covered in this course to complete the lab assignments.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will take exams, participate in discussions, and do research which results in either a presentation or paper.