Network Security

CISCO Networking Academy

UTS Faculty of Information Technology
UTS Cisco Networking Academy

SPRING semester 2008 dates: 21/6/08 - 9/8/08
(No Class 19/7/2008)
Times: Saturdays 9am - 4pm
Duration: 42 hours over 4 weekends
AUTUMN Semester 2009 dates: Saturdays from 2/5/09 to 20/6/09 (no Class on (6/05/09 )
Times: Saturdays only 9am-4pm
Duration: 42 hours over 7 weekends

Fees: $1300
Venue: City campus - Building 10

Comments from our recent Graduates

We are pleased to advise the first graduates from our Network Security short course (completed in early August 2007) are already providing positive feedback. After completion of our short course,

  • one graduate will take the CISCO exam for Firewall Specialist;
  • one received a wage increase as his Network Security skills are highly sought in his current employment;
  • one will use his new skills to improve employer's network.

Expressions and Enrolment

If you are interested in this course, please submit an Expression of Interest form to register your interest. Please note if you wish to enroll into this short course, you must also submit an Application Form [PDF 114k] to pay for and secure a place. Submission of an application form is confirmation of your intent to enroll and terms and conditions will apply.

Page Index
Background Information
Who Should Attend
Course Objectives
Course Outline

Background Information

This course is comprised of Cisco Network Security 1 and Cisco Network Security 2 as one package. Successful candidates of the Network Security course may then choose to undertake the two Cisco Exams:
Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA)
Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
Please note candidates must pass BOTH Network Security 1 and Network Security 2 to be eligible to sit for SNPA and SNRS exams.

Successful candidates of SNPA and SNRS are eligible for the Cisco Qualification: Cisco Firewall Specialist.

NB: The additional Cisco exams and qualifications mentioned above are not offered by UTS:IT.

There has never been a greater need for professionals trained in network security. In today's world, everything is a target—from routers and switches to applications and even poorly managed security devices. Companies are frequently attacked through their connections to remote users or business partners with a less stringent security policy or implementation. Companies, governments, and organizations must guard against hackers, outsiders, and even disgruntled employees who threaten their information security, integrity and daily business operations. The course teaches students to design and implement security solutions to reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. This course combines hands-on experience, instructor-led lectures, and a Web-based curriculum for students.

For further information, please refer to the Cisco Course Catalogue.

Who Should Attend

The target audience for this course is:

  • networking professionals
  • people with a technical background
  • people who have CCNA

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, students should have the skills to:

  • Select appropriate security hardware, software, and configurations based on organizational requirements to protect a network against vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Develop and manage a security policy protecting against current security attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrate advanced installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance on IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Describe and configure basic switch security.
  • Demonstrate advanced access control list configuration and troubleshooting on IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Install and configure CSACS for AAA service on IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Configure static and dynamic network address translation on IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Configure site-to-site VPNs on IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Configure remote access VPNs between Cisco VPN Clients, IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Configure intrusion detection and monitoring on the IOS and PIX Firewalls.
  • Configure failover for PIX Firewalls and advanced protocol handling.
  • Install and configure PDM to manage PIX Firewalls.
  • Implement various cryptography measures to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Course Outline

This course has a particular emphasis on real world applications and skills. Topics covered include:

  • Review of:
    • Network Security fundamentals, security policy and management
    • Basic router and switch security
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Context-based Access Control (CBAC)
  • AAA Security (Authentication, Authorization and Access Control)
  • Signature based Intrusion Detection systems (IDS)
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs):
    • Using both pre-shared keys and Digital Certificates
    • Remote Access VPN
  • PIX firewall:
    • Configuration, translations and connections
    • Failover and system maintenance

Assessment

Although there will be a number of hands-on exercises during the course, there is no formal assessment. Students do a series of online tests at the end of each module and may elect to do a final online test and final practical exam if they so desire. Those who successfully complete the exams will be issued with a Certificate of Completion. Those who do not wish to do the finals will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance. This course prepares students to take the SECUR (Securing Cisco IOS Networks) and CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced) exams in preparation for the Cisco Firewall Specialist.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students have a technical background in networking. However this course may be taught to persons who do not seek certifications or a technical job post completion of the course. All students, either technical or non-technical, can enjoy the benefits of taking the course.

Text

No formal texts are required however the following might prove useful.

Network Security – First Step, Tom Thomas, Cisco Press 2004.

Laboratory Equipment

CCNP Networking Lab

Staff

For more information contact Dr Elaine Lawrence