- On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
- CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
- Networking equipment in labs
- Laboratory exercise sheets provided by course instructor

W. Edwards, CCSP Secure Prix and Secure VPN Study Guide, Wade, Sybex, 2003, ISBN : 0782142877
Peter T. Davis, Securing and Controlling Cisco Routers, Interpharm / CRC, 2002, ISBN : 0849312906

The module is:
- Self-managed learning using on-line material
- On-line multiple choice tests, relating to each of the modules
- The module will be delivered over 8 weeks; 2 x 3hr evenings per week, Each evening typically comprising one I hour lecture per session to supplement on-line material and 2hrs practical experimentation
- 16 hours lectures and 32 hours labs / tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)4

A 50% coursework typically an online assessment or case study of approximately 1500 words (Learning Outcomes 1 and 3).
Practical Coursework 50% (Learning Outcomes 2 and 4).

Network Security Using PIX/ASA focuses on overall LAN security processes with particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas:
Security policy design and management
Security technologies, products & solutions
Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance
AAA implementation using routers and firewalls
VPN implementation using routers and firewalls

Only available for study as a part-time evening module at full market value cost.
Pre-requisite - to have completed CCNA 1 and 2 training or hold CCNA certification.