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Main
UQU Programs
Cybersecurity

Network Security

SEC3302
4 hours English

Network Security

Networks Security
SEC1202 Applied Cryptography
4 hours One requisite
CEN1013 Computer Networks
4 hours One requisite
1 Network Policy Development and Enforcement: Introduction to Network Security / Computer Security Concepts / The OSI Security Architecture / Security Attacks / Security Services / Security Mechanisms / A Model for Network Security
2 Network Hardening: / Network Security Principles / Security Through Network Devices / Security Through Network Technology / Security Through Network Design Elements
3 Defense in Depth: Cryptography / Conventional Encryption and Message Confidentiality / Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication
4 Implementing Firewalls and DMZs and Proxy Servers: / Firewalls / The Need for Firewalls / Firewall Characteristics / Types of Firewalls / Firewall Basing / Firewall Location and Configurations
5 Implementing IDS/IPS and Network Traffic Analysis: Intrusion Detection
6 Network Security Monitoring and VPNs: Network protocols security / Transport-Level Security / IPSec / Data Link security
7 Minimizing Exposure, Attack Surface, and Vectors, and Network Access Control: Authentication and Remote Access / The Remote Access Process / IEEE 802.1X / RADIUS / TACACS+ / Authentication Protocols / FTP/FTPS/SFTP / VPNs / Vulnerabilities of Remote Access Methods
8 Network Security Monitoring: Wireless Network Security
9 Network Attacks, Honeypots and Honeynets and Threat Hunting: / Intruders and Malicious Software
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain the fundamental security principles, cryptographic techniques, and strategies for securing network infrastructures.

Teaching Strategy lectures
Assessment Methods lectures
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Configure secure network infrastructure by implementing appropriate network protocols, services, firewall rules, and access control lists to monitor and restrict unauthorized network access.

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises, Project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises, Project
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Apply cryptographic protocols such as VPNs and IPsec to ensure secure communication.

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises, Project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises, Project
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Monitor network traffic, identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and apply appropriate measures to mitigate network threats.

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises, Project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises, Project
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate a commitment to responsible network management by regularly monitoring network activity, analyzing security logs, and implementing necessary updates and patches to protect network resources and user data.

Teaching Strategy Lab exercises, Project
Assessment Methods Lab exercises, Project
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
10%
Labs
15%
Assignments or Project
15%
Midterm
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%