Module Descriptors
NETWORK SECURITY (WORK BASED LEARNING)
COCS50717
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Francis
Email: J.Francis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A case study exercise which will assess learning outcome 1-4
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Network Security course focusing on overall LAN security processes with particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas:-
Reconnaissance - Data gathering
TCP/IP
Network Scanning
Intrusion Detection
Network and Computer Attacks
Wireless Security
VoIP Attacks
Windows Hardening
Windows Vulnerabilities
Penetration Testing
This module is delivered as part of a Foundation degree and incorporates elements of work-based learning.
Reconnaissance - Data gathering
TCP/IP
Network Scanning
Intrusion Detection
Network and Computer Attacks
Wireless Security
VoIP Attacks
Windows Hardening
Windows Vulnerabilities
Penetration Testing
This module is delivered as part of a Foundation degree and incorporates elements of work-based learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
18 hours lectures/18 hours labs/tutorials
Blocked one-week lectures/lab sessions to gain practical network security experience.
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.
Blocked one-week lectures/lab sessions to gain practical network security experience.
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.
RESOURCES
Specialist networking equipment in labs or at work
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To have completed Level 4 module COCS40512 Introduction to Networking with LAN's and WAN's or similar and to be familiar with wireless set-up and configuration.
TEXTS
Network Security Essentials, Stallings, W., 2010, Pearson, ISBN: 978-0137067923
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF SECURITY TERMINOLOGY, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF SECURITY VULNERABILITIES. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2) DESIGN AND MANAGE A NETWORK PENETRATION TESTING PLAN. (Application, Problem Solving).
3) CONTRAST AND COMPARE SECURITY THREATS, TECHNOLOGIES, TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS. (Analysis, Reflection).
4) IMPLEMENT A NETWORK PENETRATION TESTING PLAN. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2) DESIGN AND MANAGE A NETWORK PENETRATION TESTING PLAN. (Application, Problem Solving).
3) CONTRAST AND COMPARE SECURITY THREATS, TECHNOLOGIES, TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS. (Analysis, Reflection).
4) IMPLEMENT A NETWORK PENETRATION TESTING PLAN. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).