Course Syllabus

SEC-350, Section 51 – Securing Enterprise Networks

Time &Location	Monday, 5:30pm – 8:15pm Skiff Annex, Room 100 (SKFA 100)
Instructor	Robert Mount rmount@champlain.edu 802-343-8808
Office Hours	Before class in Skiff 100 or by appointment
Course Website	http://netcaptive.net/sec350
Textbook	Guide to Firewalls and Network Security, Second Edition Whitman, Mattord, Austin, and Holden ISBN 10: 1-4354-2016-0
Prerequisites	SEC-335 Software & Web Site Security

Course Description

[From the course catalog] Students will examine network-based attacks, whether originating from the Internet or the local LAN, and learn about ways to protect, detect, and defend the enterprise network from such attacks. The relationship between user network policy and securing the network will also be explored. Students will participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrate their understanding of subject matter via writing and presentations. (3 Credits)

Course Objectives

Course participants will be exposed to a wide range of topics relating to routers, routing protocols, security, network design, network management, and industry best practices. By the end of the semester, students who attend class and complete the assigned coursework will be able to:

Understand, configure, and troubleshoot:

• Security Assessment for Enterprise Networks
• Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Networks
  
• Security and Standard Network Devices
• Security Appliances
• Security Policies in the Enterprise Network
• Network Monitoring
• Logfile Analysis
  
• Incident Detection and Impact assessment
• Firewall Planning and Design
• Firewall Configuration and Administration
• Encryption
• Packet Filtering
• Proxy Servers
• Authentication
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Authentication
  
• Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Introduction to Adaptive Security Appliances
  

Instructional Strategies

This course is comprised of the following instructional approaches:

Lectures and Discussion

Lectures will be used to outline the technology subject(s) for the day. Lectures will focus on the overall technology concepts as students will use these scenarios to further their understanding of the technology. Informal discussions may occur throughout the class time as deemed necessary by the instructor to clarify a technology, assist in configuration troubleshooting, or answer student questions.

Labs

There are hands-on labs as part of this course. Some class time will be spent configuring equipment to reach a particular goal or set of goals outlined in the day’s scenario. While the instructor is always available to provide guidance toward design, configuration, and troubleshooting, students are expected to be active in their approach toward solving lab scenarios.

Readings

Students will be required to read the course textbook. Additional readings may be given if deemed appropriate. Occasionally, optional readings will be suggested for students that wish to research a particular topic in greater detail.

Assignments

Students will occasionally be given research-oriented homework assignments that cover material presented in class and in the assigned readings. These assignments will be submitted in written form, and may be presented and/or discussed in class.

Exams

Students will be given both a mid-term and final exam that will include a written portion and a graded lab scenario incorporating several technologies covered in the course up to that point. Successful application of the principles, approaches, and concepts learned in class will be given precedence, as well as a demonstration of an understanding of the underlying technologies.

Addressing Core Competencies

This course contains elements that address the seven core competencies as outlined by Champlain College:

Critical Thinking/Quantitative Literacy

The lab scenarios, assignments, research, readings, and exams in this course require both critical thinking and quantitative literacy to be successfully completed. The importance of critical thinking will be highlighted when discussing and evaluating technology decisions during the lecture portion of this course and configuring the associated technologies in the lab scenarios. The significance of quantitative literacy will be emphasized when performing course research and completing reading assignments.

Writing

All assignments, quizzes, and exams will contain sections that require coherent, cohesive writing skills. Furthermore, because competent writing is also a fundamental workplace requirement, students are expected to follow proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style conventions when completing assignments.

Ethical Reasoning

Many technology issues have multiple ethical dilemmas associated with them. In this course students may discuss and debate the ethical merits of various technologies, practices, and methodologies during participation in class and on the course email list.

Oral Communication

The critical skill of coherent oral communication will be highlighted during class discussions and through students working together to achieve a solution to lab scenarios.

Technology Competency

This course will provide students with a detailed understanding of many different technologies. See the course objectives for more detail on this item.

Global Studies

All of the topics discussed in this course are of global importance and impact. In some cases, the international aspects of a particular topic may be highlighted to further enrich the students’ understanding of that topic in lecture and on the course email list.

Course Policies

This course uses the following policies and procedures:

Grade Calculation

Students’ final grades will be calculated according to the following list:

Class participation	25%
Assignments	30%
Midterm Exam	20%
Final Exam	25%

Attendance

Because this is a once a week course (with labs), attendance is critical. If you are unable to attend a class, you are responsible for any material or assignments missed during your absence.  If you miss too many classes you will receive a failing grade.

Homework

Homework assignments are due on the day of class unless otherwise noted.  Assignments are to be emailed to the instructor at the email address provided above by midnight (EST/EDT) of their due date, the instructor will reply to each email upon grading (not upon receipt) to confirm it has been received.  Late assignments are accepted at the instructor's discretion and at a minimum will be penalized by 50%.

Quizzes/Exams

Students are required to take all quizzes and exams at the scheduled time unless arrangements are made with the instructor prior to the quiz or exam. Make-up quizzes exams will be scheduled at a time convenient for the instructor.  Because the class works together on lab portions of exams, you will be docked points for being tardy to any exam.

Academic Honesty

Any assignment, quiz, or exam in which the instructor suspects cheating, may be given a zero, according to the Champlain College student handbook. This policy will be strictly adhered to.

Collaboration

Student collaboration is encouraged, and may be occasionally assigned. However, be aware of the academic honesty policy above, and make sure the work you hand in is truly your own.

Email

From time to time, the instructor will send email to the class.  Students are required by the school to check your email daily.  Homework reminders, class cancellations, etc. may be communicated via email.  If the instructor cancels or postpones class, you will receive an email to that effect by 3pm the day of class.

Online Grading System

Engrade.com, an online classroom manager, will be used for grading.  Students may view their grades at any time during the semester giving you "virtual" access to the Instructor's grade book anytime, anywhere.  There is a slight delay between instructor grade input and student viewing availability.  Please do not use Engrade's messaging system, instead use the college's email.  If you never use Engrade, you should check at least at the end of the term to make sure all your assignments have been recorded.

Special Needs

If you believe that you have a disability requiring accommodations in this class, please contact the Coordinator of Support Services for Students with Disabilities as soon as possible. After you receive your accommodation form, please see me so I can work with you to implement them in a timely fashion. Contact:

Janine Allo, Coordinator of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
jallo@champlain.edu
802-651-5961
Hauke 007I