MG6129 – Network Security
Module code
MG6129
Module title
Network Security
Prescription
To enable students to understand network security principles and be able to utilise the tools and configurations available to implement security measures on computer networks.
Programmes
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Analyse the security threats facing modern network infrastructures.
2.Secure network device access and implement AAA on network devices.
3.Mitigate threats and attacks to networks.
4.Implement secure network management and reporting and administer effective security policies.
5.Implement the IOS firewall and IPS feature sets.
6.Implement site-to-site IPSec VPNs. - Content
- Security threats facing modern network infrastructures.
Securing network device access.
Implementation of Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting (AAA) on network devices.
Mitigation of threats to networks using Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Implementation of secure network management and reporting.
Mitigation of common Layer 2 attacks.
Implementation of the IOS firewall feature set.
Implementation of the IOS IPS feature set.
Implementation of site-to-site IPSec VPNs.
Administration of effective security policies.
