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Information Technology Education Department (ITE) SECUNET Syllabus I.

COURSE IDENTIFICATION Course Title Basic Network Security Course Credit 3 UNITS Course Advanced Networking Concepts Prerequisite Course None Corequisite Course The course covers the fundamentals of network security. The extent of coverage is confined Description to the concepts necessary to provide the students with a good working knowledge in network security. Appropriate hacking tools and security tools will be utilized to supplement and complement the different network security concepts discussed. II. COURSE OBJECTIVES General Objective To introduce the basic concepts of network security to BSIT students. Specific Objectives At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. Aware of the basic security management concepts. 2. The difference between policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. 3. Determine the level of threat provided by the intruders. 4. Explain the ways and good practices of network security. 5. Understand some laws pertaining to cyber crimes. 6. Differentiate the level of security and weaknesses in each network. 7. Name network attacks and vulnerabilities. 8. Use some methods of testing for network vulnerabilities. 9. Use some hacking prevention techniques. 10. Understand the Information Technology Infrastructure Library 11. Document company IT Use Policies

III. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REFERENCES Maiwald, Eric. (2004). Fundamentals of Network Security. Illinois: McGrw-Hill Co. Textbook(s) Carr, Houston H. And Charles A. Snyder. (2007). Data Communications and Network References Security. International Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Co. Stewart, James, Tittel, Ed and Chapple, Mike. (2008). Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide. Fourth Edition. Indiana: Wiley Publishing Inc. nd Russell, Ryan. (2002). Hack Proofing Your Network. 2 Edition. Massachussetts: Syngress Publishing, Inc. Article: Information Technology Infrastructure Library(January 2011), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITIL IV. COURSE OUTLINE Week Modules 1 Module 1 Orientation: Review of Course Syllabus Chapter 1 Security Management Practices Module 2 Information Security Triad C.I.A(Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) Module 3 - Security and Information Risk Management Module 4 Network System Monitoring 2 Chapter 2 Access Control Systems Module 5 Identity Management Module 6 Authentication (Biometrics and Passwords) Module 7 Access Control Models 3 Chapter 3 Telecommunications and Network Security Module 8 Remote Access Security Management Module 9 Intrusion Detection and Response Long Exam 1 Module 10 Back Up Concepts and Methods 4.0 4.0

Hours 4.0

4.0

Module 11 - Single Point of Failures Module 12 Network Attacks and Abuses 5 Chapter 4 Layered Architecture Model and Firewall Concepts Module 13 Securing Computer System Module 14 OSI Security Service and Management Module 15 Firewall Architectures 6 Chapter 5 Cryptography Module 16 Cryptography Concepts Module 17 Cryptography History Module 18 Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography Module 19 Encryption Modes 7 8 Film Showing Hackers Wanted Long Quiz 3 Chapter 6 Security Architecture Module 20 System Security Architecture Module 21 System Security models Module 22 Security Modes of Operation Module 23 Understanding Information Technology Infrastructure Library 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

4.0

10

Chapter 7 - Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning Module 24 Business Continuity Planning Module 25 Disaster Recovery Management Module 26 - Electronic Vaulting and Remote Journaling

4.0

11

Chapter 8 Physical Environmental Security Module 27 Physical Security Fundamentals Module 28 Environmental Issues and Practices

4.0

12

Cyber Crimes and Other Legal Stuff Module 29 Complexities in Cyber Crimes Module 30 International Protection of Property Module 31- Computer Fraud and Abuse Module 32 Employee Privacy Issues and Computer Forensic Investigation Module 33 IT Use Policies

4.0

13

4.0

14

Final Examination Total Numbers of Hours

2.0 54.0

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Lectures and class discussions Short Quizzes Assignments, Recitations, Seat works Laboratory Exercises Practical Exams Long exams/quizzes Midterm Exam Final exam Frequency of meetings: 4 hrs/week

VI. GRADING SYSTEM 1. Average of at least three long exams/quizzes/practical 2. Final Examination 25% 3. Midterm Examination 15% 4. Short Quizzes/Assignments/Recitation/Seatworks 10% 5. Laboratory Exercises 6. Teachers Evaluation 5% Final Grade Total 100% (Passing Mark: 70%)

30%

15%

VII. INSTRUCTOR AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION Name: ________________________________ Office: +632 736-0015 to 19 loc. ___________ Home: ________________________________ Mobile number: ________________________ Email: ________________________________ Consultation Hours: ____________________________ Meeting Place and time: SY: _______________ Term: _____

Room: _______ Day and Time: ____________________________

VIII. VERSION Version 1.15 Modified on: September 10, 2011 By: Eric Navarro

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