CT7003 - Enterprise Networking Security and Automation (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Enterprise Networking Security and Automation | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | School of Computing and Digital Media | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
Large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructures. This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.
Prior learning requirements
Available for Study Abroad? NO
Syllabus
Single area OSPF concepts LO1
Network security concepts, ACL concepts LO2
NAT, WAN concepts LO3 LO1
VPN and IPsec concepts LO2
QoS models and its use, Network Design LO1
Network troubleshootingLO3
Network Virtualisation, Network Automation LO4
Understanding of the professional, legal, social and ethical framework regarding Information Security LO2
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Module is delivered once a week in a four-hour session. Usually two-hour lecture is followed by two hours of laboratory work. Students are provided with access to the on-line curriculum (Netacad ) and are encouraged to read the material prior to lecture sessions. On the completion of lectures on specific topics students take regular in class tests for which they get an automated and/or in-person feedback. Lectures are heavily supported by hands-on relevant laboratory work Students are encouraged to keep a logbook and record the summary of their practical work for reflective learning. Students are required to regularly complete advanced labs to assess their understanding.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1. Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
LO2. Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
LO3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and network simulators.
LO4. Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.
Bibliography
Enterprise networking, security and automation, 2020
Book | Core
Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials companion guide (CCNAv7) - Cisco Academy, Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company, 2020
Book | Core
CCNA 200-301 portable command guide - Scott D. Empson, 2020
Book | Additional Reading
CCNA 200-301 official Cert guide: volume 1 - Wendell Odom, 2020
Book | Additional Reading
CCNA 200-301 official Cert guide: volume 2 - Wendell Odom, 2020
Book | Additional Reading
Introduction to networks: Labs and study guide (CCNAv7) - Allan Johnson, Cisco Networking Academy Program, 2020
Book | Additional Reading