Franske CNT-2831 FA12 Schedule

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Information Technology & Careers Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security)

CNT-2831 - 3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske

Term: Fall 2012 (8/27/2012-12/17/2012)

Meetings: M 6:00pm-9:50pm

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 27

Topics:

  • Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
  • Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
  • Lab Partners
  • Introduction to Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security)
  • Presentation teams for next time
  • Lab: Configuring Devices with CCP

Readings:

Due:

NO CLASS: September 2

  • Labor Day

Session 2: September 10

Topics:

  • Modern Security Threats

Readings:

  • Chapter 1: Modern Security Threats

Due:

  • Lab Report: Configuring Devices with CCP
  • Participation Activity: Presentation on a section of chapter 1
  • Chapter 1 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 3: September 17

Topics:

  • Securing Network Devices
  • Lab Time

Readings:

  • Chapter 2: Securing Network Devices

Due:

  • Chapter 2 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 4: September 24

Topics:

  • Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
  • Lab Time

Readings:

  • Chapter 3: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

Due:

  • Lab Report: Ch 2 Securing Network Devices
  • Chapter 3 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 5: October 1

Topics:'

  • Implementing Firewall Technologies: ACLs and Firewall Introduction
  • Lab Time

Readings:

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

Due:

  • Lab Report: Ch 3 Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

Session 6: October 8

Topics:

  • Implementing Firewall Technologies:
    • CBAC Firewalls
    • Zone Based Firewalls
  • Lab Time

Readings:

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

Due:

  • Chapter 4 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 7: October 15

Topics:

  • Implementing Intrusion Protection
  • Lab Time

Readings:

  • Chapter 5: Implementing Intrusion Protection

Due:

  • Chapter 5 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 8: October 22

Topics:

  • Securing the Local Area Network
  • Lab Time

Readings:

  • Chapter 6: Securing the Local Area Network

Due:

  • Chapter 6 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 9: October 29

Topics:

  • Cryptographic Systems

Readings:

  • Chapter 7: Cryptographic Systems

Due:

  • Chapter 7 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 10: November 5

Topics:

  • Implementing Virtual Private Networks
    • Overview
    • GRE
    • IPSec Components & Operation
  • Lab Time

Readings:

  • Chapter 8: Implementing Virtual Private Networks (through section 8.3)

Due:

  • Lab Reports: Chapter 4, 5 & 6

NO CLASS: November 12

  • Veterans Day (Observed)

Session 11: November 19

Topics:

  • Implementing Virtual Private Networks
    • Site-to Site IPSec
    • Remote Access VPNs
  • Lab Time

Readings:

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

Due:

  • Chapter 8 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 12: November 26

Topics:

  • Managing a Secure Network

Readings:

  • Chapter 9: Managing a Secure Network

Due:

  • Chapter 9 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)

Session 13: December 3

Topics:

  • Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance

Readings:

  • Chapter 10: Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance

Due:

  • Chapter 10 Online Assessment (due Wednesday night)
  • Participation Activity: Practice Online Final Exam (due Friday night)

Session 14: December 10

Topics:

  • Skills Based Final Exam (by appointment)

Readings:

Due:

  • Online Final Assessment (Date TBD)

Session 15: December 17 FINALS WEEK

Topics:

  • Project Presentation Night

Readings:

Due:

  • CNT Service Project
  • Participation Activity: Online Course Feedback

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.