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Nov 04, 2026
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NETI 210 - Network Security
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NETI 104 - Introduction to Networking or NETI 119 - Networking II
PROGRAM: Network Infrastructure
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1.5
LAB HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 72
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. This course will provide associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure networks. With this Network Security course, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. This course helps students develop the skills needed for entry-level network security career opportunities.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Explain the various types of threats and attacks
- Explain the tools and procedures to mitigate the effects of malware and common network attacks
- Configure command authorization using privilege levels and role-based CLI
- Implement the secure management and monitoring of network devices
- Configure AAA to secure a network
- Implement ACLs to filter traffic and mitigate network attacks on a network
- Implement Zone-Based Policy Firewall using the CLI
- Explain how network-based Intrusion Prevention Systems are used to help secure a network
- Explain endpoint vulnerabilities and protection methods
- Implement security measures to mitigate Layer 2 attacks
- Explain how the types of encryption, hashes, and digital signatures work together to provide
- confidentiality, integrity, and authentication
- Explain how a public key infrastructure is used to ensure data confidentiality and provide authentication
- Configure a site-to-site IPsec VPN, with pre-shared key authentication, using the CLI
- Explain how the Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) act as an advanced stateful firewall
- Implement NGFW firewall configuration using a Cisco ASA or similar device
- Test network security
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Network Security Concepts
- Network Threats
- Mitigation Technologies
- Assigning Administrative Roles
- Device Monitoring and Management
- AAA
- Access Control Lists
- Firewall Technologies
- Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
- IDS/IPS Operation and Implementation
- Endpoint Security
- Layer 2 Security Considerations
- Cryptographic Services
- Basic Integrity and Authenticity
- Public Key Cryptography
- VPN Concepts
- Implementing Site-to-Site VPNs
- Network Security Testing
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