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Cybersecurity Management · Proposed course

Network Security & Cloud Infrastructure

Course code
CSM 606
Credit hours
3
Program
MSCM
Delivery
Hybrid/Online

Course description

Course overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of network security architecture and secure cloud infrastructure design. Students will learn the principles and technologies used to safeguard network systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and secure VPN configurations. The course also covers cloud computing security, virtualization, and hybrid infrastructure management, integrating industry standards and practical labs in network defense and cloud service protection.

Course content is presented for institutional review and remains subject to approval and revision.

Academic focus

Course objectives

  1. 01

    Understand network architecture, protocols, and vulnerabilities within enterprise systems.

  2. 02

    Implement secure network configurations, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.

  3. 03

    Apply principles of cloud infrastructure security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

  4. 04

    Analyze and evaluate hybrid and multi-cloud architectures for risk and compliance.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion

  1. CLO 1

    Configure and secure network systems using industry-standard tools and protocols (maps to PLO 3).

  2. CLO 2

    Evaluate cloud service architectures and apply appropriate security measures (maps to PLO 3, PLO 6).

  3. CLO 3

    Identify, analyze, and mitigate network-based threats through layered defense strategies (maps to PLO 2, PLO 4).

  4. CLO 4

    Integrate network and cloud governance frameworks for operational compliance (maps to PLO 1, PLO 5).

Proposed syllabus

Weekly course schedule

The sequence below reflects the current 15-week syllabus and remains subject to institutional review.

  1. Week 1

    Introduction to Network Security and Cloud Infrastructure

  2. Week 2

    TCP/IP Architecture, OSI Model, and Common Network Vulnerabilities

  3. Week 3

    Firewalls, IDS/IPS Systems, and Perimeter Defense

  4. Week 4

    Secure VPNs and Remote Access Management

  5. Week 5

    Advanced Network Monitoring and Traffic Analysis

  6. Week 6

    Cloud Computing Models and Virtualization Concepts

  7. Week 7

    Cloud Security Standards: CSA, ISO/IEC 27017, and NIST SP 800-144

  8. Week 8

    Midterm Exam and Lab: Configuring Network Defense Tools

  9. Week 9

    Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cloud Environments

  10. Week 10

    Encryption, Key Management, and Secure Data Storage in the Cloud

  11. Week 11

    Containerization, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps Security

  12. Week 12

    Incident Detection and Response in Hybrid Infrastructure

  13. Week 13

    Compliance and Governance in Cloud Deployments

  14. Week 14

    Final Project Presentations

  15. Week 15

    Final Exam and Course Wrap-Up

Evaluation

Assessment and grading

  • Network & Cloud Security Labs – 30%
  • Midterm Exam – 20%
  • Final Exam – 20%
  • Applied Infrastructure Project – 20%
  • Participation and Discussion – 10%
A = 90–100%B = 80–89%C = 70–79%F = Below 70%

Course resources

Required texts and materials

  • Chapple, M., Stewart, J. M., & Gibson, D. (2022). (ISC)² CISSP certified information systems security professional official study guide (9th ed.). Wiley.
  • Snyder, J. (2023). Cloud security handbook: Best practices for securing cloud environments. O’Reilly Media.
  • Additional lab materials, configurations, and frameworks will be provided through the course LMS.