ITC 2830 - Introduction to Cisco Network Security

3 Credits
Provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. An emphasis on practical experience develops specialized skills for securing networks through the use of firewalls, VPNs, and other network security technologies.

Pre-Requisites ITC 2520, ITC 2530

Major Content Areas
Modern Network Security Threats

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Implementing Firewall Technologies

Securing the Local Area Network

Cryptographic Systems and Cryptography

Implementing Virtual Private Networks

Managing a Secure Network

Securing Network Devices

Configuring enterprise network devices for security

technologies including firewalls and VPNs

Learning Outcomes
Describe modern threats to a secure network

Configure and troubleshoot secure network devices

Describe, configure, and troubleshoot AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and server-based access control system

Implement basic zone-based firewall technologies to secure network perimeter

Describe common layer 2 and end point attacks and configure mitigation for them

Describe secure cryptographic systems and algorithms including hashes, HMACs, ciphers, and PKI

Describe IPsec protocols and delivery modes (IKE, ESP, AH, tunnel mode, transport mode)

Implement basic VPN technologies including site-to-side, remote-worker, and TLS/SSL VPNs