MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Information Technology - Cybersecurity

C.	Course Number and Title: ITEC2420 - Advanced Network Security

D.	Course Coordinator: Mohamed Ghonimy

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: ITEC1430c (minimum grade of C-), ITEC1690 (minimum grade of C-)

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Network Security, Firewall, and VPN.

Authors: Stewart, James M.

Copyright Year: 2014

Edition: 2nd

ISBN: 978-1284031676

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: An external USB 3.0 hard drive, 500 gigabytes or larger is required.

J.	Course Description: This course offers an introduction to virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security-related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed as well as the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls in tackling security problems and the limitations of a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure, and administer a firewall and the functionality of a firewall.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & when it is met
Explain the fundamental concepts of network security.	Weeks 1,9 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Describe the fundamental functions performed by firewalls.	Weeks 1,2,7-9 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Describe the foundational concepts of VPNs.	Weeks 3-5, 15 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Recognize the impact that malicious exploits and attacks have on network security.	Weeks 5-6 tests, labs, midterm/final exam, final project
Describe network security implementation strategies and the roles each can play within the security life cycle.	Weeks 2,5-7 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Manage and monitor firewalls, and understand their limitations.	Weeks 5-9,15 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Assess firewall design strategies.	Weeks 7-9,15 tests, labs, final exam, final project
Apply firewall management best practices.	Weeks 7-10,16 tests, labs, final exam, final project

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1, Section 1: Fundamentals of Network Security

Week 2, Section 2: Firewall Fundamentals

Week 3, Section 3: VPN Fundamentals

Week 4, Section 4: Network Threats and Issues

Week 5, Section 5: Network Security Implementation

Week 6, Section 6: Network Security Management

Week 7, Section 7: Firewall Basics

Week 8, Section 8: Firewall Deployment Consideration

Week 9, Section 9: Firewall Management and Security Concerns

Week 10, Section 10: Using Common Firewalls

Week 11, Section 11: VPN Management

Week 12, Section 12: VPN Technologies

Week 13, Section 13: Firewall Implementation

Week 14, section 14: Real-World VPNs

Week 15, Section 15: Perspectives, Resources, and the Future

Week 16 Section 16: Course Review and Final Examination

N.	Course Assignments:

Labs

Practice Questions

Tests

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00--59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3