Page 1 of 5. COMP C8034: Network Security. Language of Instruction: Credits: 5. Valid From: Semester /15 ( September 2014 )

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1 Full Title: Language of Instruction: Network English Module Code: COMP C8034 Credits: 5 Valid From: Semester /15 ( September 2014 ) Module Delivered in 1 programme(s) Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with the ability to evaluate network security applications and standards. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to Evaluate system security threats and countermeasures Compare network security tools and applications Design an integrated secure network architecture Page 1 of 5

2 Module Content & Indicative Content Network Access Control and Cloud EAP, 802.1x, EAPOL, Cloud security risks, SECAAS Transport Level SSL/TLS, HTTPS, SSH Wireless Network i Wireless LAN security, Mobile Device IP IPSEC, AH,ESP, IKE, ISAKMP/OAKLEY, Transport and Tunnel Mode DNS, and Network Management DNSSEC, PGP, S/MIME, DKIM, Network Management Intrusion Detection and Firewall Design Intruson Detection, Traffic Analysis, Firewall Types and Placement Breakdown % Course Work 40.00% End of Module Formal Examination 60.00% Full Time Course Work Type Description Outcome Date Written Report A review of a security related topic Practical/Skills Evaluation The student will complete a number of penetration testing and ethical hacking practicals and will submit 5 written reports based on those. 1, n/a 0 No Project No Practical End of Module Formal Examination Type Description Outcome Date Formal Exam n/a 1,2, End-of-Semester 0 Part Time Course Work Type Description Outcome Date Written Report A review of a security related topic Practical/Skills Evaluation The student will complete a number of penetration testing and ethical hacking practicals and will submit 5 written reports based on those. 1, Every Second 0 Page 2 of 5

3 No Project No Practical End of Module Formal Examination Type Description Outcome Date Formal Exam n/a 1,2, End-of-Semester 0 Reassessment Requirement A repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element. DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Page 3 of 5

4 Module Workload & Resources Workload: Full Time Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average ly Learner Workload Lecture No Description Every Practical No Description Every Directed Reading No Description Every Independent Study No Description Every Total ly Learner Workload 8.00 Total ly Contact Hours 4.00 Workload: Part Time Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average ly Learner Workload Lecture No Description Every Practical No Description Every Directed Reading No Description Every Independent Study No Description Every Total ly Learner Workload 8.00 Total ly Contact Hours 4.00 Resources Recommended Book Resources William Stallings 2014, Network Essentials Applications and Standards, Fifth Ed., 15, Pearson USA [ISBN: ] Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, George Kurtz 2012, Hacking Exposed, 7ed Ed., McGraw-Hill Osborne [ISBN: ] Patrick Engebretson 2011, The basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, 1ed Ed., Syngress [ISBN: ] This module does not have any article/paper resources This module does not have any other resources Module Delivered in Page 4 of 5

5 Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery DK_KCOMP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing 8 Group Elective 3 Page 5 of 5