CT6061 - Network Security 1 (Cisco) (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Network Security 1 (Cisco) | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | School of Computing and Digital Media | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module is based on Cisco Network Security curriculum delivered through Cisco Networking Academy at the University. This module provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCNA-level skillset and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The curriculum introduces the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, availability of data and devices and mitigating security risks in the network. This module helps prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities and the globally recognized Cisco Security related certification.
This module is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized security skills, along with critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. It offers a blended curriculum with both online and classroom learning. In addition, this module provides practical, relevant and skills aligned closely with the specific tasks expected of security professionals through various features including rich multimedia content, including interactive activities, videos, games, and quizzes, addresses a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and increase knowledge retention. The virtual environments simulate real-world cybersecurity threat scenarios and create opportunities for ethical hacking, security monitoring, analysis and resolution and hands-on labs help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. The innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills. Technical concepts are explained using language that works well for learners at all levels and embedded interactive activities break up reading of the content and help reinforce understanding.
To pass this module with good grades, students are expected to have CCNA-level networking concepts knowledge and skills, along with PC and Internet navigation skills. The module aims include:
1. To provide a firm understanding of Security Policy design and management.
2. To introduce students to security technologies, products and solutions.
3. To provide students with practical experience of configuring firewalls, intrusions prevention system and router security
Prior learning requirements
Both CT4004 and CT5008 completed
Syllabus
• Network Security devices
• Router and Switch Security
• AAA (Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting)
• Access Control Lists
• Firewalls and IPSs
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Module is delivered once a weekly in three hours session. One hour lecture is followed by two hours of laboratory work. This module is based on Network Security curriculum. Industry approved up to date learning material is available to students on www.Netacad.com and via WebLearn links. Students keep a logbook and record the summary of their practical work for reflective learning. On-line chapter tests are incorporated for self-paced continuous assessment and reflective learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1. Explain network security terminology, security network devices and security vulnerabilities.
LO2. Understand and evaluate network security policies in a complex network.
LO3. Mitigate various network security attacks to ensure safety of the network users by using appropriate tools and techniques, recognising their limitations.
LO4. Implement Firewall Technologies and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to mitigate security risks in networks consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
LO5. Select and use appropriate equipment, recognising their limitations.
LO6. Work effectively in a small team to build a network and apply security features by configuring various security commands.
Bibliography
https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/780C9472-1629-AC4D-5C9A-5878331E56B5.html?lang=en-US&login=1
Core Text:
All course material for Network Security is available on-line for registered students on http://www.netacad.com with usernames and password
Other Texts:
• Implementing Cisco IOS network security (IINS): foundation learning guide,
By Paquet, Catherine-2013, ISBN 1587142724, 9781587142727
Website:
• University Library website: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/
• Subject guides and research support: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/subject
• National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.cyberessentials.ncsc.gov.uk/
• Cisco Networking Academy: https://www.netacad.com/
Electronic Databases:
• IEEE Xplore / IET Digital Library (IEL):
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp
• Wiley Online Library:
https://0-www-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/
Social Media Sources
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Other
Lynda: http://www.lynda.com/