Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

CSIS 2340

CCNA Security

Course description

This course covers the materials that a student would need to prepare for the Cisco CCNA Security Exam 210-260. Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. The CCNA Security curriculum emphasizes core security technologies, the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices, and competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

Current information about the exam can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna_security/index.html

Instructor 

Paul Anstall paul.anstall@slcc.edu

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Course Materials

 Cisco Academy v2.0 CCNA Security materials. These are provided for free by Cisco.

 Students need Internet access at school or at home to complete some assignments. They will also need access to or a computer with a minimum of 8GB or RAM and 250 GB of hard drive.

The Cisco Academy can be found at:

cisco.netacad.net

Communication throughout the semester will be via Canvas in the announcement section. It is your responsibility to read and follow instructions posted in Canvas. Failure to do so could adversely effect your grade since you might miss assignments, quizzes, and/or exams.

Grading

All courses in the Computer Science department will use the following grade scale:

A

94-100%

B+

87-89.99%

C+

77-79.99%

D+

67-69.99%

E

0-59.99%

A-

90-93.99%

B

84-86.99%

C

74-76.99%

D

64-66.99%

 

 

 

 

B-

80-83.99%

C-

70-73.99%

D-

60-63.99%

 

 

The grade weights for the course will be:

50 percent of your grade will be based on Chapter exams. You need to read the Chapter and take the exam. The exams are open book.

25 percent of your grade is hands on labs on equipment or packet tracer. 

25 percent Tests/Exams - Tests/Exams will be worth twenty-five percent of your score and will comprise of at least a Mid-term and Final Exam

 Extra credit

Depending on your instructor, extra credit may be available inyour Computer Sciences and Information Systems course. If offered, extra credit may not exceed 3% of the final weighted grade for the course.

Late work

Unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor, all assignments are due on the designated due date. Late work may be submitted one week (7 calendar days) following the due date with a late penalty as determined by the instructor. Any work submitted after one week of the due date will receive a 0.

Academic dishonesty

Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation or collaboration, will not be tolerated in the Computer Sciences and Information Systems department. On the first offense--be it confirmed or merely suspected--the student and the Department Chair will be notified in writing by the instructor. On the second offense, the student will receive an E for the course and meet with the Department Chair about their future at SLCC.

Classroom courtesy

Anything that may disrupt class (cell phones, pagers, etc.) must be turned off or placed in silent mode. Texting, checking email, surfing the net, playing games and other non-class related activities are also considered distractions and are not welcome.

DRC STATEMENT

SLCC values inclusive learning environments and strives to make all aspects of the College accessible to our students. If you have a disability and believe you need accommodations to improve access to learning materials or the learning environment, please contact the Disability Resource Center: (phone) 801-957-4659; (email) drc@slcc.edu; (website) www.slcc.edu/drc (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT

The student is expected to follow the SLCC Student Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

TITLE IX STATEMENT FOR SLCC FACULTY

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Salt Lake Community College does not tolerate sex discrimination of any kind including: sexual misconduct; sexual harassment; relationship/sexual violence and stalking. These incidents may interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to benefit from or participate in the College’s educational programs or activities. If you have questions or concerns regarding your rights or responsibilities, or if you would like to file a Title IX complaint please contact:

Kenneth Stonebrook, J.D.
Title IX Coordinator
Salt Lake Community College
Taylorsville Redwood Campus – STC 276A
(801) 957-5027
ken.stonebrook@slcc.edu

Online Reporting Form: http://www.slcc.edu/eeo/title-ix/complaint.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Students may also report incidents to an SLCC faculty or staff member, who are required by law to notify the Title IX Coordinator. If a student wishes to keep the information confidential, the student may speak with staff members of the Center for Health and Counseling, (801) 957-4268.

For more information about Title IX, go to: http://www.slcc.edu/eeo/title-ix/index.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

GENERAL EDUCATION (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Regardless of your major, General Education courses build a foundation of broad knowledge and skills that help you in your further career and life.

 

GENERAL LEARNING SUPPORT & TUTORING SERVICES

General Learning Support & Tutoring Services provide support for SLCC students enrolled in any class at the College. All resources are provided free-of-charge. Ask your instructor about discipline-specific learning support and tutoring services.

 

Most class communication will be through the announcement section in Canvas. If you do not check and read all the announcements you will miss assignments and deadlines. Be sure to forward Canvas announcements to an email that you check regularly.


Paul Anstall

My Contact Information

It is best to contact me through Canvas or Email. 

801-957-4233
paul.anstall@slcc.edu
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Course Outline 

Week 1 Modern Network Security Threats

Week  2 Securing Network Devices

Week 3 and 4 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Week 5 Implementing Firewall technologies

Week 6 Securing the Local Area Network

Week 7 Mid-term

Week 8  and 9 Cryptographic Systems

Week 10  Implementing Virtual Private Networks

Week 11 Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance

Week 12 Advanced Cisco Advanced Security Appliance

Week 13 and 14 Managing a Secure Network

Week 15 Final Exam

 

 

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