INTRODUCTION:

This subject will takes you on a tour of all the essential technologies and modern defenses at your disposal to help you maintain network uptime and data integrity. Part I covers the basics, introducing terms and concepts and laying the foundation of a solid security structure. The discussion focuses on weaknesses and vulnerabilities along with an overview of the traditional defenses used to thwart attacks. Part II examines two components of security-cryptography and security policies. Part III looks at the various security components. Separate chapters cover web security, router security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), remote access security, virtual private networks (VPN), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), wireless security, and logging and auditing. Each chapter in this section is a self-contained tutorial, allowing you to skip to those topics of greatest interest or primary concern. Part IV includes several reference appendixes, including the Cisco SAFE Blueprint, NSA guidelines, and SANS policies.

COURSE CODE: IT-4542

CREDIT HOURS: 03

PREREQUISITES: IT-4511(System and Network Administration)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

• An introduction to the key tools and technologies used to secure network access
• Examine common security vulnerabilities and the defenses used to protect network resources
• Learn about cryptography, including modern-day techniques like 3DES, RSA, hashing, and the use of certificates
• Learn how to design, adopt, and enforce security policies

TEXTBOOKS:

1. Network Security Fundamentals by GertDeLaetand GertSchauwers, Cisco Press; 1st Edition (September 18, 2004). ISBN-10: 1587051672

REFERENCE MATERIAL:

1. Network Security Bible by Eric Cole, Wiley; 2nd Edition (September 8, 2009). ISBN-10: 0470502495
2. Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards by William Stallings, Pren-tice Hall; 4th Edition (March 22, 2010). ISBN-10: 0136108059
3. Security in Computing by Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Prentice Hall; 4th Edition (2006). ISBN-10: 0132390779
4. CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition by Shon Harris, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 6th Edition (2012). ISBN-10: 0071781749
5. Hacking Exposed 7: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, Seventh Edition by Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray and George Kurtz, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 7th Edition (2012). ISBN-10: 0071780289

COURSE CONTENT:

Network Security Overview, Understanding Defenses, Cryptography, Security Policies, Secure Design, Web Security, Router Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection System, Remote Access, Virtual Private Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Security, Logging and Auditing, Case Studies. 

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Project & Presentation/Attendence & Class Participation: 10 Marks

CLASS TIMING:

 PPP BSIT 7th D (Monday: 11:00 - 12:30 PM) (Friday: 12:00 - 01:20 PM)