Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
• Introduction to Network Security
• Types of attacks
• Firewall concepts and terminology
• Encryption
• VPN
• Security standards and policies
• Physical security
• Intrusion-detection systems
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate system security skills through firewall implementation and testing
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.
Methods of Assessment:
• Individual/Group Projects
• Tests and Quizzes
• Lab Assignments
• Final Exam
• Skills Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
CCNA Security (210-260) Portable Command Guide, 2nd Edition -ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-575-0 or suitable firewall and
network security textbook
• USB Flash Drive
• High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
14
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer for each student, ASA or firewall, Routers, switches, wireless routers, fiber cable tester, Ethernet cable
testers.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
