Network Security

Overview

Introduction to Network Security
• Key concepts & principles
• Attack Types, Threats, Vulnerabilities in Internet Protocols.
• Firewalls, Access Control and Traffic Filtering
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
• Secure Network Architecture
• Internet Security Protocols

Learning Objectives

A successful student will:
• Know and understand the administration of network security;
• Know and understand the technologies involved in the design and deployment of secure networks;
• Be able to demonstrate the use of tools for network security analysis, Firewalls etc.

Skills

This module provides an opportunity to exercise aspects of the following QCA Key Skills (at proficiency Level 4): Communication, ICT, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving.

Assessment