Information Assurance & Network Security Certificate

Prof. Rafael M. Rivera

Universidad del TuraboSchool of Engineering

Institute of Telecommunications & Information Technology

IT+

TopicsNeed for state-of-the-art certifiable skillsIT+ laboratory facilities and resources

Telecommunications labOperating systems labNetwork security lab design

Curriculum and topics covered in the Graduate Network Security CertificateMasters degree program in TelecommunicationsA Center for the Development and Investigation in Information Assurance and Network SecurityProject Summary

Need for state-of-the-art education & skills

The network is the backbone of the modern enterpriseThe network is vulnerable to a wide variety of security threatsTraditional engineering, science and administration Information Systems programs do not deliver in-depth knowledge and skills

There is a need to insure that the skills of those in charge of this vital resource are capable of handling security threats and issues.

Telecommunications Lab.

Operating Systems & Telecommunications Labs

Network Security InvestigationConfiguration

Network SecurityCertificate Program Overview

One Year Program – 4 trimesters2 classes per trimester (Conference & Lab)

Introduction to Network Security Problems and PrinciplesFirewalls, Perimeter Protection and VPN´sIntrusion DetectionHacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident HandlingSecurity in the Windows EnvironmentSecurity in the Unix and Linux EnvironmentsAuditing Networks, Procedures and SystemsSystem Forensics, Investigation and Response

Network Security Core Topics

Public and Private Key CryptographyRemote Access SecurityVirtual Private Networks and IP SecurityX.509 CertificatesKerberosKey ManagementHardware and Software Firewalls

Security Planning and AuditingNetwork Address TranslationImmunization and Recovery from VirusesPassword AdministrationSecuring Shared Resources

Network Security Benefits Cycle

Focus on Innovation

Network Security TechnologiesHuman Resources DevelopmentEducational – 1 Year Certificate ProgramFuture Software & Hardware products certifications

Advising for industries and government agencies

Professional Certifications:

Avaya -

ACA - Avaya Certified Associate ACS - Avaya Certified Specialist

Cisco Systems -

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional

Telecommunications Industry Association

CTP - Convergence Technologies Professional

Hewlett Packard

SUAGM Professional Certificate in Network Security

Certificate in Web Design

Training courses according business necessity

Masters of Science in Telecommunications & Networks Systems AdministrationCore & Specialization Courses (36/45 Credits)

Core Courses (17 credits)

TCOM507 Convergence of Technologies 4 credits

TCOM506 IP Telephony 4 credits

TCOM505 Design and Implementation of Voice Networks 4 credits

TCOM504 Network Analysis and Design 4 credits

MAIS704 Information Technology: Management and Policy

3 credits

Specialization Courses (19 credits)

3 creditsProbability and Stochastic Processes for Science and Engineering

TCOM510

3 creditsInformation Technology: Project ManagementMANA708

4 creditsIntroduction to TCP/IPTCOM503

4 creditsIntroduction to Local and Wide Area NetworksTCOM502

3 creditsIntroduction to NetworkingTCOM501

Network SecurityProject Summary

First steps towards the creation of a unique center for investigation and human resources development in the area of Networking Security

Certificate in network securityOption in Electrical EngineeringGraduate specialized courses

Leverages off our existing graduate program in TelecommunicationsExcellent commercialization potential through

Research that could yield new techniques and protocolsPossible software product based upon new algorithmsLicensing agreements