CNIT 120: Network SecurityFall 2010 Sam BowneFinal Grades posted 12-19Schedule · Lecture Notes · Projects · Links · Home Page |
79265 G01 W 3:00-6:00PM CLOU 218 |
Catalog DescriptionKnowledge and skills required for Network Administrators and Information Technology professionals to be aware of security vulnerabilities, to implement security measures, to analyze an existing network environment in consideration of known security threats or risks, to defend against attacks or viruses, and to ensure data privacy and integrity. Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security, including access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).Advisorie: Students should have taken CNIT 106 or 106C or 201E, or equivalent familiarity with the fundamentals of networking. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
TextbookSecurity+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, by Mark Ciampa ISBN-10: 1-4283-4066-1 Buy from iChapters |
Schedule (may be revised) | ||||
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Date | Quiz | Topic | ||
Wed 8-18 | Ch 1: Introduction to Security | |||
Wed 8-25 | Ch 2: System Threats and Risks | |||
Wed 9-1 | Ch 3: Protecting Systems | |||
Fri 9-3 | Last Day to Add Classes | |||
Wed 9-8 | No Quiz | Ch 4: Network Vulnerabilities and Attacks | ||
Wed 9-15 | No Quiz |
Ch 5: Network Defenses | ||
Thu 9-16 | Last Day to Request pass/no pass Grading | |||
Wed 9-22 | No Quiz | Ch 6: Wireless Network Security | ||
Wed 9-29 | Quiz on Ch 1-2 | Ch 7: Access Control Fundamentals | ||
Wed 10-6 | Quiz on Ch 3-4 Proj 1-4 due |
Ch 8: Authentication | ||
Tue 10-20 | Mid-Term Grades Due | |||
Wed 10-13 | Quiz on Ch 5-6 Proj 6-9 due |
Ch 9: Performing Vulnerability Assessments | ||
Wed 10-20 | Quiz on Ch 7-8 Proj 10, 11, & 13 due |
10: Conducting Audits | ||
Wed 10-27 | Quiz on Ch 9-10 Proj 14 due |
Ch 11: Basic Cryptography | ||
Wed 11-3 | Class Cancelled -- IPv6 Conference in San Jose | |||
Wed 11-10 | Quiz on Ch 11 Proj 17 due |
Ch 12: Cryptographic Protocols and Public Key Infrastructure | ||
Wed 11-17 | Quiz on Ch 12 Proj 18 due |
Ch 13: Business Continuity Planning and Procedures | ||
Thu 11-18 | Last Day to Withdraw | |||
Wed 11-24 | Holiday - No Class | |||
Wed 12-1 | Quiz on Ch 13 Proj 19 due |
Ch 14: Policies and Legislation | ||
Wed 12-8 | No Quiz - Last Class All Extra Credit Projects Due |
Review for Final | ||
Wed 12-15 | Final Exam: 3 pm |
Lecture Notes | |
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1. Introduction to Security PowerPoint | |
2. System Threats and Risks PowerPoint | |
3. Protecting Systems PowerPoint | |
4. Network Vulnerabilities and Attacks PowerPoint | |
5. Network Defenses PowerPoint | |
6. Wireless Network Security PowerPoint | |
7. Access Control Fundamentals PowerPoint | |
8. Authentication PowerPoint | |
9. Performing Vulnerability Assessments PowerPoint | |
10. Conducting Audits PowerPoint | |
11. Basic Cryptography PowerPoint | |
12. Cryptographic Protocols and Public Key Infrastructure PowerPoint | |
13. Business Continuity Planning and Procedures PowerPoint | |
14. Policies and Legislation PowerPoint | |
The lectures are in Word and PowerPoint formats. If you do not have Word or PowerPoint you will need to install the Free Word Viewer 2003 and/or the Free PowerPoint Viewer 2003. |