You will need access to these resources:

An ICT Workplace environment. Possibly suitable Networking equipment in the workplace. A Work-Based Learning Agreement will be completed for this module to ensure that the student will have access to the required resources in the workplace.

If no access to workplace networking kit, then access to network laboratories or simulation software.

Network Fundamentals, Dye et al, 2011 Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1587133482

Routing Protocols and Concepts: CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Graziana, 2011, Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1587132729

LAN Switching and Wireless: CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Lewis, Cisco Press 2012, ISBN-10: 1587132737

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-554), Barker and Morris, Cisco Press, (July 2013), ISBN-1587204460; 9781587204463.

48 hours classroom teaching including presentations and seminar sessions which will include individual and group activities, discussions and case study analysis.
The classroom teaching will include a broad overview of the indicative content.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to gain and extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content not covered in depth by the classroom teaching.
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the investigation of how aspects of the taught material apply to the students own workplace and the application of newly gained knowledge in the workplace as part of the coursework assignment. Students will have access to a work-place based mentor for guidance in the work-based component of this module.
The classroom based learning component of this module provides an opportunity for students to seek and for tutors to provide formative feedback. The following strategies are used:
End of tutorial tests to give formative feedback
Team lab work
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace

It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.

Practical Assessment (50%) Learning outcomes (1,2,3,4) that covers the design and implementation of a wired network within a commercial environment.

Case Study 3000 words (50%) Learning outcomes (5,6,7,8)
This case study will examine the security requirements of a network, analyse and design a solution. Final assessment

This module introduces concepts around LAN switched networks and campus architectures including VLANs, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Network Management and Access Control Lists. It also covers an introduction to Wireless Networks based on 802.11.

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

Prior study of CESCOM10079-4 Introduction to Computer and Network Architectures or equivalent