1) DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT AND BLEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES PERTAINING TO SECURITY THREATS, ROUTED AND SWITCHED DATA AND MANAGEMENT PLANE SECURITY CONTROLS, AAA, VPN, IPS, FIREWALLS AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS IN LINE WITH ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
Knowledge & Understanding
Reflection

2) CRITICALLY SELECT, JUSTIFY, INSTALL, CONFIGURE AND TEST COMPLEX FIREWALL TECHNOLOGY USING COMMERCIAL GRADE EQUIPMENT AND CRITICALLY ANALYSE/EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF PROPOSED SOLUTIONS ACCORDING TO ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND WITH A CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF ANY COMMERCIAL RISKS INVOLVED
Enquiry
Problem Solving

3) CRITICALLY ANALYSE, SELECT AND INSTALL A VPN SOLUTION WITH APPROPRIATE SECURITY USING COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF PROPOSED SOLUTIONS ACCORDING TO ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND WITH A CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF ANY COMMERCIAL RISKS INVOLVED.
Application
Problem Solving

4) DISCUSS CRITICALLY LEGAL, SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES RELATING TO NETWORK SECURITY.
Analysis
Communication

This module explores, and analyses the field of network security.
- The module looks at various types of security threats and foundation. protection, routed and switched networks, data and management plane security controls.
- Implementing and maintaining VPN technologies, cryptographic systems, AAA and implementing firewall and intrusion prevention technologies.
- It also assesses Commercial risks.
- It examines social, legal and ethical issues relevant to the network security professional.
- The modules include knowledge needed for CISCO security qualifications.

An ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%.

This will be a portfolio consisting of a case study (50%) Learning Outcomes 1 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.

McMillan, T. (2018) CCNA Security Study Guide: Exam 210-260, Sybex; 2nd ed. edition, ISBN-13: 978-1119409939, ISBN-10: 1119409934

Santos, O. (2015), CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide, Omar Santos, CISCO Press; Har/Cdr edition, ISBN-13: 978-1587205668, ISBN-10: 1587205661


Redmon, K. (2015) CCNP Security SISAS 300-208 Official Cert Guide, Aaron Woland, CISCO Press; Har/Cdr edition, ISBN-13: 978-1587144264, ISBN-10: 1587144263

CISCO Local Academy access
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).

Access to a remote network system via Netlab+
Library and online resources

Background networking knowledge

This module provides you with the skills to be work-ready, not only the practical skills but also the best security practices used by industry. You will be able to analyse a current network provision, analyse the output and propose/implement an effective solution. This module embeds CCNA Security which is a revision to the security syllabus covered by CISCO and maps directly to IINS (210-260) and is a must for anyone wishing to enter the security market. In order to take the external qualification, you must hold a valid CCNA. The module also embeds the knowledge required for the CCNP Secure Access Solutions Qualification (300-208) which is part of the CCNP Security award and is highly desirable in the market place.

The module will consist of 13 hours lectures, and 26 hours labs/tutorials
There will be Self-directed learning via on-line material
The weekly one-hour lecture will supplement and direct to aspects of the on-line material
There will be On-line multiple-choice tests to give formative feedback
The Lab session each week will be used to provide practical networking experience and reinforce theory of the lectures