12 hours lectures, 24 hours labs/tutorials (1:n)1 (1:20)2
Self-directed learning using on-line material
Weekly one hour lectures to supplement on-line material
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and reinforce theory
Investigation using Web

A written examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50%. Learning Outcome 1.
Practical assessment (1 hour) not in examination conditions weighted at 50%. Learniing Outcomes 2 and 3.

The module looks at types of threat, securing access access to devices, AAA, implementing firewall and intrusion protection technologies, layer 2 security features, cryptographic systems, VPN's and how to manage a secure network.

Students must have passed
CE00126-1 Introduction to Networking with LANs and WANs and CE00881-2 LAN Switching and WAN Networks
OR have passed CCNA1, 2, 3 and 4

Pre-requisite to have passed Network Fundamentals, Routing Protocols and Concepts, LAN Switching and Wireless and accessing the WAN or passed CCNA1, 2, 3 and 4 as part of a CNAP programme.

CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor

NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA 1, 2, 3 and 4, INS1&2, ISCW or IINS

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-553), Watkisn and Wallace, Cisco Press; Illustrated Edition (3 July 2008), ISBN-13:9781587202209