CIS 455: Network Security at Borough of Manhattan Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Network Security (CIS 455) at Borough of Manhattan Community College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 2 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Tamer Avcilar and Beatrice Atobatele.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: CIS 345
About this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security. The topics covered are: general security concepts including authentication methods, common network attacks; and methods for safeguarding against attacks; communication security including remote access, e-mail, the World Wide Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data; infrastructure security that explores various network devices and media, and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, extranets, and intranets to asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the types of PKI certificates and their uses; operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity, as well as coverage of computer forensics.
Professors for CIS 455 at Borough of Manhattan CC, Fall 2026
- Tamer AvcilarChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.2 (20) · difficulty 2.8/5 · 80% would take again
- Beatrice AtobateleNo ratings found
1 section · 1 open
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CIS 455 sections, times and seats
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Questions about CIS 455 at Borough of Manhattan CC
- Who teaches CIS 455 at Borough of Manhattan CC in Fall 2026?
- Tamer Avcilar and Beatrice Atobatele are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is CIS 455 at Borough of Manhattan CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.8 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a CIS 455 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.