Module Descriptors
NETWORK SECURITY (WORK BASED LEARNING)
COIS50996
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
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
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Network Security Essentials, Stallings, W., 2010, Pearson, ISBN: 978-0137067923
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have completed Level 4 module CE00126-4 Introduction to Networking with LAN's and WAN's or similar and to be familiar with wireless set-up and configuration.
Module Resources
Specialist networking equipment in labs or at work
Module 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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case study exercise which will assess learning outcome 1-4
Module Learning Strategies
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.