COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer Sys. &
Communication, Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR4453
Course Name: Network Security
Total Contact Hours: 42
Course Pre-req.: Computer Networks (SCR2242)
and Computer Security (SCR2413)
Lecturer
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Synopsis
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This subject educates students about the overall security process based on a
security policy design, implementation and management. Emphasis is placed
on security technologies, products and solutions; and on firewall and secure
router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance. The subject covers
authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using
routers and firewalls and security the network at both Layer 2 and 3 of the OSI
model, intrusion prevention system (IPS) and virtual private network (VPN)
implementations using routers and firewalls.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
No.
Course Learning Outcome
1
Distinguish and analyze security process, technologies,
devices and solutions for securing computer network.
2
Design, install, configure and maintain security
solutions in a team
3
Demonstrate technical skills by identifying, analyzing
and solving problems through lab based exams and
group project
Programme
Learning
Outcome(s)
Addressed
PO1 (C2, A1, P1)
PO3 (C1, C2, P2)
PO5 (CTPS1 –
CTPS3)
PO3
(C3, C4, A1, P1)
PO6
(TS1 –TS3)
PO3
(C3, C4, A2, P2)
PO5
(CTPS1 – CTPS3)
Assessment
Methods
E, F
A, L, E, F
PR,Pr, L
(A – Assignment;
PR – Project;
Pr - Presentation;
E – Exam;
F – Final Exam,
L – Labs)
STUDENT LEARNING TIME
Prepared by
Name:
Firoz bin Yusuf Patel Dawoodi
Signature:
Date:
25 January 2010
Certified by: (Course Panel Head)
Name:
Signature:
Date:
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer Sys. &
Communication, Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR4453
Course Name: Network Security
Total Contact Hours: 56
Course Pre-req.: Computer Networks (SCR2242)
and Computer Security (SCR2413)
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Academic Session:
Teaching and Learning Activities
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Face to face Learning
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Student Centered
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Others
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Self Learning
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Formal Assessment
Lecturer Centered
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Lecture
- Practical/Lab/Tutorial
- Student Centered Activity
- Others
Sub Total
- Manual
- Assignment
Non Face to face or
- Module
Student Centered
- Project
Learning (SCL)
- Group Discussion
- Others
Revision
Assessment Preparation
Others
Sub Total
- Quiz
Continuous
- Exam
Assessment
- Lab Demo
Final Examination
Others
Sub Total
TOTAL SLT
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, Active Learning
Student Learning Time
(hours)
28
20
8
56
14
10
4
19
10
57
2
2
1
2
7
120
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer Sys. &
Communication, Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR4453
Course Name: Network Security
Total Contact Hours: 56
Course Pre-req.: Computer Networks (SCR2242)
and Computer Security (SCR2413)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week 1
Modern Network Security Threats
Week 2
Securing Network Devices
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Week 3
Securing Network Devices
Week 4
Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
Week 5
Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
Week 6
Implementing Firewall Technologies
Week 7
Implementing Firewall Technologies
Week 8
Implementing Intrusion Prevention
Week 9
Implementing Intrusion Prevention
Week 10
Securing the Local Area Network
Week 11
Securing the Local Area Network
Week 12
Implementing Virtual Private Networks
Week 13
Implementing Virtual Private Networks
Week 14
Managing a Secure Network
Project Presentation
Lecture : 2
Lecture : 2
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 0.5
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 1
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 0.5
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 2
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Lecture : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 0.5
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Assessment: 0.5
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Lecture : 2
Lab : 2
Discussion: 1
Lecture : 2
Assessment: 1
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Dept. of Computer Sys. &
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Communication, Faculty of Computer Science &
Information Systems
Course Code: SCR4453
Course Name: Network Security
Semester:
Total Contact Hours: 56
Academic Session:
Course Pre-req.: Computer Networks (SCR2242)
and Computer Security (SCR2413)
REFERENCES
:
1. Course Booklet, (2010). “CCNA Security Version 1.0”, Cisco Press.
2. Yusuf Bhaiji, (2008). “Network Security Technologies and Solutions”,
Cisco Press.
3. Rufi, A.W., (2007). “Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide”, Cisco
Press.
4. Stallings, W., (2011). “Network Security Essentials”, Pearson.
GRADING
No.
Assessment
Assignments - Packet
Tracer Skill Activities /
Attendance / Group Skill
Labs
Online Assignments –
CCNAS Chapter Exams
Online Assignment CCNAS Final Exam
Group Project,
Presentation and
Technical Demo
CCNAS Packet Tracer
Practice SBA (Skill
Based Assessment)
Mid Term Exam (Test 1)
Final Exam UTM
Overall Total
Number
% each
% total
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-
20%
10
-
5%
1
5
5%
1
10
10%
1
10
10%
1
20
20%
1
30
30%
100
Dates