Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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CYBR590 Network Technology and Infrastructure (optional, does not count towards the degree) (3 cr.)


The course introduces the foundations of network infrastructures and network technology. It covers the OSI model in depth, including TCP/IP, and introduces basic switching and routing concepts.  Students investigate physical network components, logical structures, common protocols, and network security as well as understand the standards, design, architecture, and operation of networks. The course also prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models and describe how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the model layers.
  2. Describe primary network protocols used for TCP/IP functions and related applications. 
  3. Explain key LAN technologies such as addressing, channel access, and network infrastructure components.
  4. Configure routers, switches, and firewalls.
  5. Configure wireless networks and implement appropriate wireless security measures.
  6. Recognize principles in security including common threats, security controls, and secure network protocols.
  7. Choose appropriate physical connections and Ethernet standards for twisted-pair, coaxial, and fiber-optic networks.
  8. Identify virtualization and cloud technologies, and secure them as part of the overall enterprise network.
  9. Identify social engineering techniques, practice organizational security through organizational policies, plan user training, and choose physical security controls.
  10. Plan, install, maintain, and upgrade a network using a consistent methodology and secure organizational policies.



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