MLSC 6300 Network Management & Infrastructure Security

Course provides an understanding of the threats and vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity and an introduction to the concepts of layering defense and providing for defense-in-depth. Specific topics include operating system security, component lifecycle management, database security, server security, application security, mobile devices, BYOD, and end-point security. The course covers the roles of physical security, system hardening, firewalls, encryption, anti-virus, and malware defense. The course also introduces identity and access management, role-based access control (RBAC), intrusion detection, penetration testing, and incident response.

Course overview

Department
Law
School
LAW
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MLSC6000

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Official evaluation summary

3.83 / 5

Based on 6 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

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