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Course Number:
CSCI 4625
Approved Starting Semester:
Fall 2025
Course Title:
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Course Description (Bulletin Description):
This course covers an in-depth study of the theory and practice of intrusion detection and prevention in cyberspace. Topics include network security, monitoring, auditing, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and ethical penetration testing. Emphasis is on methods to identify threats and prevent attacks.
Prerequisite:
CSCI 4200 and (CSCI 2010 or CSCI 2000)
Co-requisite:
None
Pre/Co-requisite::
None
Dual-Listed:
CSCI 5625
Course Objectives (Course-level Student Learning Outcomes):
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain network traffic fundamentals 2. Define components and types of intrusion detection 3. Compare intrusion detection vs. intrusion prevention systems (IDS & IPS) 4. Explain and implement network and host intrusion detection systems 5. Design and apply network traffic signatures 6. Define and discuss effective use of prevention/decoy systems. 7. Integrate IDS/IPS devices into network and firewall design 8. Analyze logging data to locate intrusion patterns 9. Classify and respond to network intrusion incidents 10. Develop and document appropriate response to intrusion and other management aspects.
Topics Covered (In Outline/Calendar):
• network security • monitoring • auditing • intrusion detection • intrusion prevention • ethical penetration testing • methods to identify threats and prevent attacks
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (SLO1)
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. (SLO2)
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. (SLO6-CIS)
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Yingbing Yu
Instructor-in-charge:
Dr. Yingbing Yu
Previous Professors:
Dr. Yingbing Yu
Technologies / Skills:
Intrusion detection and prevention in cyberspace
Textbook(s):
Spring 2026
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Title: Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, Fourth Edition
ISBN: 9781284302509
Edition: 4th
Author: Denise Kinsey
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Title: IDS and IPS with Snort 3: Get up and running with Snort 3 and discover effective solutions to your security issues
ISBN: 9781800566163
Edition: 1st
Author: Ashley Thomas
Publisher: Packt Publishing
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