UMass Boston

View of University Hall and Campus Center from the water.
Network Security Administration I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Wheatley-Peters W01-0009 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0009
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the application of policy and techniques to securing both public and private networks. The course is project-based and includes such topics as threat analysis and management, cryptography, firewalls, isolation, issues in securing wireless networks, and certificates.

Prerequisites

Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026 IT 341

Guest registration opens January 12

Course Details