Advanced Object Oriented Programming with JAVA

This is an interactive course in Java for advanced programmers. It offers a scaffolding approach to learning, starting with the advancement of computing and gradually progressing to fairly sophisticated problems. All through this learning path, there are many assessment quizzes and programming activities to keep the learners engaged. The course is divided into five modules. In the first module, the learners will know how to set up the Java programming environment, including an IDE, using Eclipse and net-beans as examples. The next four modules cover java swing and awt, database connectivity, frameworks such as struts, spring, and hibernate, various program development strategies, starting with design and then coding, compiling, executing, testing, and debugging. Students will be also initiated to the webs service with the Java programming language; creating graphical user interfaces (GUI), java packages, file input/output (I/O), threads and networking. Programmers familiar with object- oriented concepts can learn how to develop Java application including website design using Servlets and JSP and endup with enterprise application development using EJB using the J2EE tools and this course also includes a comprehensive final exam.

System Administration and Security Management

System Administration and Security Management Module Description

The System Administration and Security Management module provides a comprehensive understanding of managing and securing IT systems in an enterprise environment. It covers the principles, tools, and techniques required for effective system administration, along with best practices for ensuring system security.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. System Administration Basics

    • Roles and responsibilities of a system administrator

    • Installation and configuration of operating systems (Windows/Linux)

    • User and group management

    • Process and resource management

  2. Networking and Server Management

    • Network configuration and troubleshooting

    • DNS, DHCP, FTP, and web server administration

    • Virtualization and cloud computing basics

  3. Security Management

    • Security policies and compliance standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR)

    • Authentication, authorization, and access control mechanisms

    • Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  4. Data Protection and Backup Strategies

    • Encryption techniques and data loss prevention

    • Backup and disaster recovery planning

    • RAID, storage security, and redundancy

  5. Threats and Vulnerability Management

    • Malware, phishing, and social engineering threats

    • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

    • Incident response and forensics

  6. Automation and Scripting

    • Shell scripting and PowerShell for system administration

    • Automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef

  7. Logging, Monitoring, and Performance Tuning

    • Log analysis and monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)

    • Performance optimization and system tuning

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  • Efficiently manage operating systems and networked environments

  • Implement security policies and best practices to protect IT infrastructure

  • Detect, analyze, and mitigate security threats

  • Automate administrative tasks using scripting and modern tools

  • Design and maintain a robust backup and recovery system

This module is essential for those aspiring to become system administrators, IT security analysts, or cybersecurity professionals, ensuring they gain both theoretical and practical expertise in system security and management.