1. Information Assurance & Network Security Certificate
Prof. Rafael M. Rivera
Universidad del Turabo
School of Engineering
Institute of Telecommunications & Information Technology
IT+

2. Topics Need for state-of-the-art certifiable skills
IT+ laboratory facilities and resources
Telecommunications lab
Operating systems lab
Network security lab design
Curriculum and topics covered in the Graduate Network Security Certificate
Masters degree program in Telecommunications
A Center for the Development and Investigation in Information Assurance and Network Security
Project Summary

3. Need for state-of-the-art education & skills
The network is the backbone of the modern enterprise
The network is vulnerable to a wide variety of security threats
Traditional 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.

4. Telecommunications Lab.

5. Operating Systems & Telecommunications Labs

6. Network Security Investigation Configuration

7. Network Security Certificate Program Overview
One Year Program – 4 trimesters
2 classes per trimester (Conference & Lab)
Introduction to Network Security Problems and Principles
Firewalls, Perimeter Protection and VPN´s
Intrusion Detection
Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Security in the Windows Environment
Security in the Unix and Linux Environments
Auditing Networks, Procedures and Systems
System Forensics, Investigation and Response

8. Network Security Core Topics
Public and Private Key Cryptography
Remote Access Security
Virtual Private Networks and IP Security
X.509 Certificates
Kerberos
Key Management
Hardware and Software Firewalls
Security Planning and Auditing
Network Address Translation
Immunization and Recovery from Viruses
Password Administration
Securing Shared Resources

9. Network Security Benefits Cycle

10. Focus on Innovation Network Security Technologies
Human Resources Development
Educational – 1 Year Certificate Program
Future Software & Hardware products certifications

11. Core Courses (17 credits)
Masters of Science in Telecommunications & Networks Systems Administration Core & Specialization Courses (36/45 Credits)
Core Courses (17 credits)
TCOM501
Introduction to Networking
3 credits
TCOM502
Introduction to Local and Wide Area Networks
4 credits
TCOM503
Introduction to TCP/IP
MANA708
Information Technology: Project Management
TCOM510
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Science and Engineering
Specialization Courses (19 credits)
TCOM507
Convergence of Technologies
4 credits
TCOM506
IP Telephony
TCOM505
Design and Implementation of Voice Networks
TCOM504
Network Analysis and Design
MAIS704
Information Technology: Management and Policy
3 credits

12. Network Security Project 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 security
Option in Electrical Engineering
Graduate specialized courses
Leverages off our existing graduate program in Telecommunications
Excellent commercialization potential through
Research that could yield new techniques and protocols
Possible software product based upon new algorithms
Licensing agreements