Email: JBeard@itt-tech.edu
Beard.JL@gmail.com
Phone:504.463-0338
Office hours: During class or via email
Class hours: Class meets on Fridays
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers an introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security-related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed as well as the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls tackling security problems and limitations to a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure, and administer a firewall and the functionality of a firewall.
MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS
Introduction to firewalls
Types of firewalls for securing data
Implementation of firewalls and virtual private networks
Standards of NIST publication 800-41 for firewalls
COURSE RESOURCES
Student Textbook Package
Greg Holden. Guide to Firewalls and Network Security Intrusion Detection and VPNs
Intrusion Detection and VPNs. Massachusetts: Thomson Course Technology, 2006
References and Resources
ITT Tech Virtual Library
Login to the ITT Tech Virtual Library (http://www.library.itt-tech.edu/) to access online books, journals, and other reference resources selected to support ITT Tech curricula.
EVALUATION & GRADING
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance and Participation
• Regular attendance and participation are essential for satisfactory progress in this course.
2. Completed Assignments
• Each student is responsible for completing all assignments on time.
3. Team Participation (if applicable)
• Each student is responsible for participating in team assignments and for completing the delegated task. Each team member must honestly evaluate the contributions by all members of their respective teams.
Evaluation Criteria Table
The final grade (10 point scale) will be based on the following weighted categories:
CATEGORY WEIGHT
- Participation 10 %
- Case Assignments 20%
- Lab Assignments 25%
- Course Project 20%
- Final Exam 25%
