Module Descriptors
ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY
COCS60608
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Tomasz Bosakowski
Email: T.Bosakowski@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 78
Independent Study Hours: 222
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
The Advanced Network Security module helps students to master the topics related to firewall technologies and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions. The module focuses on the application of security principles with regard the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) device and its features, traffic filtering strategies, configuring advanced Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) features, deploying and managing VPN solutions.
The Advanced Network Security module helps students to master the topics related to firewall technologies and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions. The module focuses on the application of security principles with regard the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) device and its features, traffic filtering strategies, configuring advanced Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) features, deploying and managing VPN solutions.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A written examination, length 2 hours weighted at 40% includes Learning Outcome 1.
A phased assessment weighted at 60% consisting of:
- A practical test(1 hour) (weighted at 40%), Learning Outcomes 2, and 3
- A group presentation (15min and 10-15 slides) which evaluates one or more advanced computer security technologies.(weighted at 20%), Learning Outcomes 2, and 3. Final assessed component.
A phased assessment weighted at 60% consisting of:
- A practical test(1 hour) (weighted at 40%), Learning Outcomes 2, and 3
- A group presentation (15min and 10-15 slides) which evaluates one or more advanced computer security technologies.(weighted at 20%), Learning Outcomes 2, and 3. Final assessed component.
Module Texts
CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide; Hucaby D. Garneau D. and Sequeira A.; (2012) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58714-271-6; ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-271-0
CCNP Security VPN 642-648 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition; Howard Hooper, (2012) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58720-447-9; ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-447-0
CCNP Security VPN 642-648 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition; Howard Hooper, (2012) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58720-447-9; ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-447-0
Module Resources
- Specialist networking equipment
o Cisco routers and layer 2 and 3 switches;
o Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices;
o Juniper routers.
- Specialist software:
o Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP);
o Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module should have completed CCNA Security instructor training.
o Cisco routers and layer 2 and 3 switches;
o Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices;
o Juniper routers.
- Specialist software:
o Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP);
o Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module should have completed CCNA Security instructor training.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CESCOM10127-5, Network Security or knowledge equivalent to CCNA Security
Module Learning Strategies
26 hours lectures, 52 hours labs/tutorials Self-managed learning using on-line material; Weekly one hour lectures to supplement on-line material; Lab sessions every week to gain practical networking experience and reinforce theory; Investigation using library and on-line resources