CNT 290: Network Forensics

In this course, students will be introduced to various tools and concepts associated with network forensics, including protocol and services monitoring, event detection and the analysis of network packet capture files. Network topologies examined include enterprise, local area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN) and wireless configurations, and the use of forensics tools for end-point analysis. Students will perform configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of various network services and after-event analysis of network intrusions.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; CSS 210 or CNT 216, minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered onlineoffered at nighttime
Blended classes also available
  offered onlineoffered at nighttime
Blended classes also available

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered onlineoffered at nighttime
Blended classes also available
  offered onlineoffered at nighttime
Blended classes also available

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 60
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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