Module Descriptors
NETWORK SECURITY
COCS70666
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tomasz Bosakowski
Email: T.Bosakowski@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
CISCO Local Academies only
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Specialist networking equipment: in University labs
o Cisco routers and layer 2 and 3 switches;
o Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices;
Specialist software:
o Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP);
o Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA Security certification.
On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.
CISCO Networking Academy programme assessment server
Specialist networking equipment: in University labs
o Cisco routers and layer 2 and 3 switches;
o Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices;
Specialist software:
o Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP);
o Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
NOTE
Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA Security certification.
Module Texts
CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-554), Barker and Morris, (2012) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58720-446-0; SBN-13: 978-1-58720-446-3
CCNP Security Secure Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 642-637), Wilkins and Smith, (2011) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58714-280-5; ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-280-2
CCNP Security Secure Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 642-637), Wilkins and Smith, (2011) Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58714-280-5; ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-280-2
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.).
This will be a portfolio consisting of a case study (50%) Learning outcomes 1, 2, and 4, which will look at a real world scenario and the application of practical skills to a more limited lab based scenario (50%) Learning outcomes 2 and 3.
This will be a portfolio consisting of a case study (50%) Learning outcomes 1, 2, and 4, which will look at a real world scenario and the application of practical skills to a more limited lab based scenario (50%) Learning outcomes 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
Network Security module explores, investigates and analyses the field of network security. The module looks at various types of security threats and foundation protection, routed and switched data and management plane security controls, Implementing and maintaining VPN technologies, cryptographic systems, AAA and implementing firewall and intrusion prevention technologies.
Commercial risks.
Social, legal and ethical issues relevant to the network security professional.
Commercial risks.
Social, legal and ethical issues relevant to the network security professional.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of modules incorporating CCNA1-4 or equivalent or have passed the CCNA Qualification.
Module Learning Strategies
13 hours lectures, 26 hours labs/tutorials 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 Access to a remote network system via Netlab+ Investigation using library and online resources