WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION SYLLABUS
Course No: SEC-150
Course Title: Secure Communications
Textbook Information (opens in new window)
http://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/credit/computer-technologies/course-books
Online and Hybrid Course Information
Students in Curriculum Education Online and Hybrid courses must complete the Course Entry
Quiz during the first 10% of the course. The quiz can be found on the course’s Blackboard site
on the first day of class. Students who fail to complete the quiz within the required time frame
will be immediately marked as “NA” (Never Attending) and dropped from the class.
Software used to complete coursework:
The following softwares are required: VMWare, and Microsoft Dream Spark. These products will be
provided by course instructor. Please be sure to read the Required Materials section for more details;
this information is located within Blackboard in the SEC 150 Preview.
Other required equipment:
If you have enrolled in an online section of SEC 150, it is a course requirement that you have access
to a computer. However, there are several designated computers in the Individualized Learning
Center (ILC) on Wake Tech’s main campus that are currently running VMware, and are accessible to
download the appropriate software/operating systems from Microsoft Dream Spark into these VM
machines. Please check with the ILC personnel to identify the computers that are running VMWare
and to find out the ILC’s rules and policies associated with these machines. Please do not use VM
machines or download any software into these machines until you have discussed with ILC
Personnel. In addition, please review the VMWare Workstation requirements section for more details;
this information is located within the Required Materials section of the SEC150 Preview, and is
accessible through Blackboard. These VM machines are only available, during the scheduled times
that the ILC is open, please search Wake Tech’s home to locate the ILC’s scheduled hours of
operation. Also, please note that a flash drive is required.
Special Instructions:
Credit Hours:
Three (3) Semester Hours
Pre-Requisites: NET-125,NET-126 and SEC 110
Co-Requisites:
None
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transport of
information across networks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private
Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data
transmission technologies. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the
CCNA Security exam, student’s taking this course should have successfully completed the CCENT
exam or equivalent prerequisite courses
Course Goals:
1. To help students understand technical aspects of information security for the future information
systems security decision makers.
2. To help students understand information security issues, various vulnerability tools, and practices
implemented in today's businesses.
3. To help students understand the various terminologies and current technologies use in the field of
secure communications.
4. To provide students with an overview of how to manage, plan, develop, and implement a secure
information security system.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through completion of class work
and assignments):
• Explain terminologies, essential concepts, and the origin of the Information security field.
• Describe the needs of modern organizations in the area of information security
• Distinguish various security threats facing organizations and the significance of ranking these threats
• Describe how to conduct a fundamental information security assessment
• Describe security models and frameworks used in the planning process to support business
continuity, disaster, recovery, and incident response.
• Describe configurations, protocols, and designs of security technologies as: Firewalls, VPNs,
Intrusion Detection, Access Control, and Cryptography.
• Explain the guidelines for how an organization designs an information security system
• Describe ethical issues that are commonly founded in today's organizations
The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
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https://www.waketech.edu/about-wake-tech/core-values
Classroom Policies:
• Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community
College Student Handbook
• Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes .
• Use of computers for general web surfing, e-mailing, chat room discussions, social networking,
and any other non-course related task is forbidden. Violation of this rule will result in a grade
deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
• The college forbids the use of all audible electronic equipment during instructional time .
• Forbidden devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, tablets,
and PDAs.
• If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts
distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for
missed classes.
Wake Technical Community College Student Email Policy
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https://www.waketech.edu/student-services/catalog/campus-policies-and-procedures
Grading
• 45% Exams
Exams must be taken on the assigned date; otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any
exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the
instructor. There will be no exceptions to this rule. All makeup exams must be taken prior to the
scheduled exam date. This must be pre-arranged with the instructor. Last minute arrangements are
not acceptable.
• 25% Assignments
Assignments will be given throughout the semester. If you miss class, you must turn in missed
assignment to the instructor for full credit. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to advise you of
missed work during the term or on the last week of the term.
• 20% Lab Activities and Attendance
Attendance: We will strictly follow the college attendance policy. You may not be absent for more
than 10% of the time. Three tardies (more than 20 minutes) equal one absence. More than 10%
absentee means you will automatically be withdrawn from the class. You will receive a "WF" if it is
past the withdrawal deadline. "WF" is the equivalent of an "F" and designates a failure. Any absences
must be documented (i.e. Doctor's excuse) to be excused. Lab work: All lab work must be
completed. If you miss a lab (class), you must make it up by attending another section in order to get
a lab credit. This is your responsibility throughout the semester.
• 10% Employability Skills
Each student will be evaluated based on whether they demonstrate the skills that make them
employable in their field. These skills may include, but are not limited to: promptness, presence,
verbal articulation of subject matter concepts, quality of written communications, respect for their
instructor, respect for their classmates, honorable presentation of original work, gracious acceptance
of constructive criticism, attention to detail, and a dedication to excellence in their academic goals.
These employability skills are direct reflections of the Core Values stated in the table above. Ask your
individual instructor about how employability skills will affect your grade, and your ability to work in
your chosen field once you have completed your academic goals.
Employability Skills:
Each student will be evaluated based on whether they demonstrate the skills that make them
employable in their field. These skills may include, but are not limited to: promptness, presence, verbal
articulation of subject matter concepts, quality of written communications, respect for their instructor,
respect for their classmates, honorable presentation of original work, gracious acceptance of
constructive criticism, attention to detail, and a dedication to excellence in their academic goals. These
employability skills are direct reflections of the Wake Tech's Core Values. Ask your individual instructor
about how employability skills will affect your grade, and your ability to work in your chosen field once
you have completed your academic goals.
Subject Area
Note: The order in which these subject areas are presented may be changed/modified by your
Instructor--this list is offered only as a guide. The pace of each class differs according to the
instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult with your Instructor.
• Network Security
• Creating the Secure Network
• Securing Administrative Access
• Configuring AAA Services
• Securing Your Router
• Layer 2 Security
• Continuation: Layer 2 Security
• Implementing Cisco IOS Firewall
• Implementing Cisco IOS intrusion Prevention
• Understanding Cryptographic Solutions
• Using Digital Signatures Using Asymmetric Encryption and PKI
• Implementing Site-to-Site
• Ipsec VPN Solutions
Disability Support Services (DSS) is available for students who require academic accommodations due
to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at
919-866-5670 or 141 Montague Hall, Main Campus or Building A 317, Northern Campus.
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