Franske CNT-2831 FA10 Schedule

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Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security) CNT-2831 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Fall 2010 (8/24/2010-12/16/2010) Meetings: T Th 3:00pm-4:40pm Location: B143

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: August 24

Topics:

• Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
• Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
• Introduction to Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security)

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: August 26

Topics:

• Modern Security Threats

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Modern Security Threats (through section 1.2)

Due:

Session 3: August 31

Topics:

• Modern Security Threats

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Modern Security Threats (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: September 2

Topics:

• Securing Network Devices

Readings:

• Chapter 2: Securing Network Devices (through section 2.2)

Due:

Session 5: September 7

Topics:

• Securing Network Devices

Readings:

• Chapter 2: Securing Network Devices (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: September 9

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 7: September 14

Topics:

• Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

Readings:

• Chapter 3: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (through section 3.2)

Due:

Session 8: September 16

Topics:

• Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

Readings:

• Chapter 3: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 9: September 21

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 10: September 23

Topics:

• Implementing Firewall Technologies: ACLs and Firewall Introduction

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Firewall Technologies (through section 4.2)

Due:

• SSD Proof of Attendance

Session 11: September 28

Topics:

• Implementing Firewall Technologies: CBAC Firewalls

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Firewall Technologies (through section 4.3)

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Session 12: September 30

Topics:

• Implementing Firewall Technologies: Zone Based Firewalls

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Firewall Technologies (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 13: October 5

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 14: October 7

Topics:

• Implementing Intrusion Protection

Readings:

• Chapter 5: Implementing Intrusion Protection (through section 5.2)

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Session 15: October 12

Topics:

• Implementing Intrusion Protection

Readings:

• Chapter 5: Implementing Intrusion Protection (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

Session 16: October 14

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 17: October 19

Topics:

• Securing the Local Area Network

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Local Area Network (through section 6.2)

Due:

NO CLASS: October 21

• No class, EdMN Conference

Session 18: October 26

Topics:

• Securing the Local Area Network
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Local Area Network (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

Session 19: October 28

Topics:

• Cryptographic Systems: Confidentiality

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Cryptographic Systems (through section 7.3)

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 20: November 2

Topics:

• Cryptographic Systems

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Cryptographic Systems (through section 7.2)

Due:

Session 21: November 4

Topics:

• Cryptographic Systems: Public Key Cryptography

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Cryptographic Systems (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

Session 22: November 9

Topics:

• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
  • VPN Overview
  • GRE VPNs

Readings:

• Chapter 8: Implementing Virtual Private Networks (through section 8.2)

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: November 11

• No class, Veterans' Day

Session 23: November 18

Topics:

• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
  • IPSec Components and Operation
  • IPSec VPN Configuration

Readings:

• Chapter 8: Implementing Virtual Private Networks (through section 8.5)

Due:

Session 24: November 23

Topics:

• Implementing Virtual Private Networks: Remote-Access Connectivity

Readings:

• Chapter 8: Implementing Virtual Private Networks (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

NO CLASS: November 25

• No class, Thanksgiving

Session 26: November 30

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 25: December 2

Topics:

• Managing a Secure Network

Readings:

• Chapter 9: Managing a Secure Network (through section 9.3)

Due:

Session 27: December 7

Readings:

• Chapter 9: Managing a Secure Network (the remainder of the chapter)

Due:

Session 28: December 9

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 9 Online Assessment

Session 29: MONDAY December 14

• Final Exam Week: Class Meets Monday December 14 4:00-5:50pm

Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam (other times available by appointment)

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Assessment (time TBD)
• Lab Reports
• CNT Service Project

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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.