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.

A written examination, length 2 hours weighted at 50%. Learning Outcome 1.
Coursework 50% includes Learning Outcomes 2, and 3.
- A practical assessment (1 hour) not in exam conditions (25%)
- A group presentation (25%)
Presentation will detail an investigation and critical analysis of a security technology and be given as if given to a company management team.

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

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

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

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.