This course introduces students to essential terminology, concepts, principles, and practices of networking and information security. Students focus on technical components for building, managing, and maintaining secure systems through client/server application software configurations, basic IP addressing, and network connectivity. The integrated lab component of the course gives students hands-on exposure to networking and information security practices. Pre-requisite(s): CSS 200; or permission of the Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours