SYLLABUS
ITSY 2301/2401/2001
(Firewalls and Network Security)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and
responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design, implement and monitor a network
security plan. Learn security incident post mortem analysis and on going network security
activities.
PREREQUISITES: ITNW 1325 , ITNW 2301 and ITSY 2300
RESOURCES: CIW Certified, Network Security and Firewalls, ISBN 1-58143-887-7
CIW Certified, Security Auditing and Threat Analysis, ISBN 1-58143-899-0
Alternate
Course Technology, Guide to Firewalls and Network Security: with Intrusion Detection, ISBN 0619-13039-3
This course will be best taught in a computer lab environment utilizing practical means to
instruct and reinforce learning. The above listed texts come with laboratory exercises.
WECM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate server support skills through firewall implementation and exhibition of software
skills.
2. Use system tools, practices, and relevant technologies to implement a security plan.
3. Evaluate practices, tools, and technologies to identify security breaches, sources of attacks,
and protect mission critical systems.
4. Establish an appropriate level of security based on an analysis of security logs.
5. Use relevant tools to secure a network, respond to and follow up on various types of attacks.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES RECOMMENDED:
A1. Configure telecommunication and network hardware security
A2. Demonstrate the ability to comply with local security policy and take appropriate action
during an incident
A3. Change a security policy based upon a security breach
A4. Design an access control list to permit or deny IP traffic
A5. Identify unauthorized server access paths
A6. Identify abnormal processes and incorporate best practices and procedures
A7. Identify security exposures, vulnerabilities and countermeasures
COURSE ASSESSMENT: Two major exams with quizzes at every class meeting, Laboratory
practical exercises and a student semester project. Student project to develop a security plan for
a medium sized company or organization.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Week
1.
Section 1
2.
3.
4.
Learning Outcome
3, A5, A6, A7
Assignment
L1, lab 1-1, L2, lab 2-1 thru 2-4
2, 3, 5, A7
1, 3, 5, A2, A4, A6
1, 3, 5, A1, A7
5.
1, 2, 3, 5, A1, A5, A6, A7
6.
7.
8.
Section 2
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
2, 3, A7
Mid-Term Exam 1
1, 2, 3, 5, A5, A6, A7
L3, lab 3-1 thru 3-6, L4, lab 4-1
L5, lab 5-1, L6, lab 6-1
L7, lab 7-1 thru 7-4, L8, lab 8-1 thru
8-2
L9, lab 9-1thru 9-4 (Instructor Led),
L10, lab 10-1
L11, Optional lab 11-1
L1, L2, lab 2-1 thru 2-7
1, 5, A1, A3, A5,
1, 3, A1, A3, A7
1, 2, 3, 5, A3, A5, A6, A7
1, 2, 4, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7
2, A3, A5 A6, A7
L3, lab 3-1 thru 3-4,
L4, lab 4-1 thru 4-8
L5, lab 5-1 thru 5-7
L6, lab 6-1 thru 6-5
L7, lab 7-1
Semester Project Review
Semester Project Reviews
Final Exam 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Syllabus developed by: Allen S. Rice, faculty member of North Harris College. This syllabus was developed under the auspices
of the Texas State Leadership Partnership for IT Specialist Curriculum Development and funded by a grant from the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board, Community and Technical College Division. This syllabus is recommended for use by
community and technical colleges in Texas.
Authorizing Agency:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1200 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752 (www.thecb.state.tx.us)
Funded by: Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act
Project Advisor: Rob Franks, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Project Staff:
Director, Brent Kesterson, Tech Ed Division, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243
Coordinator, Ngoc Truong, Tech Ed Division, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243
Project Partners:
Collin County Community College, Ann Beheler, Barbara Taylor
Dallas County Community College District, Don Perry
Del Mar College, Larry Lee, Michael Harris
North Harris College, Bill Coppola, Allen Rice, Calvin Rennels
Richland College, Kay Eggleston, Martha Hogan, Paula Dennis
Southwest Texas Junior College, Dick Whipple, Joe Mallen
Texas State Technical College – Waco, Linda Shorter
Tyler Junior College, Charles Cowell
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