I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Advanced Network Defense

2. Course Prefix & Number:
COMP 2154

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

This course examines theoretical understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available. The course will emphasize the practical application of skills needed to design, implement, and support network security. Students will develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills using simulation-based scenarios that promote the exploration of networking security concepts, allowing students to experiment with network behavior and ask “What if” questions. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. The course will cover modern network security threats, securing network devices, authentication, authorization and accounting, firewall technologies, intrusion prevention, cryptography, implementing virtual private networks, managing a secure network, and implementing the Cisco adaptive security appliance. Career preparation: GSEC, GSED, CCNA, MCTA, MCSA, security analyst, information security officer, network security administrator, network security engineer, security systems analyst, (LAN) administrator, wide area network (WAN) administrator, IT support technician, and network manager. Certification preparation: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Pine Technical College, CSEC 2320 Advanced Network Defense, 3 cr

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Military Experience
• Written
• Oral
• Demonstration
• Portfolio

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Network Administration - Cyber Security, A.A.S. Degree

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Demonstrate common hacking techniques.
Utilize appropriate technology	Employ pentesting, hacking and securing information technology systems.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Analyze current security threats and attack vectors and apply appropriate countermeasures;
• Demonstrate common hacking techniques;
• Demonstrate common hacking methodologies, tools, tricks;
• Demonstrate common anti-hacking security measures;
• Employ pentesting, hacking and securing information technology systems;
• Apply perimeter defenses;
• Explain policy creation;
• Explain social engineering, DDoS attacks, and buffer overflows; and
• Explain virus creation.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Introduction to ethical hacking
2. Footprinting and reconnaissance
3. Scanning networks
4. Enumeration
5. System hacking
6. Trojans and backdoors
7. Viruses and worms
8. Sniffers
9. Social engineering
10. Denial of service
11. Web servers and applications
12. Wireless networks
13. IDS, firewalls and honeypots
14. Crytography