CMSY 163 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security

This course is designed to give students experience with network security tools, firewalls, and related technology. Different systems will be illustrated, and students will be given the opportunity to install and configure them. It is recommended that students enrolling in this course have familiarity with TCP/IP networking or have successfully completed CMSY 158 or an equivalent course.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Describe the characteristics of TCP and UDP packets.
2. Describe ingress and egress filtering and when to use each.
3. Describe what a packet filter is and how it functions.
4. Describe what a proxy is and how it functions.
5. Describe what stateful inspection is and how it functions.
6. Compare and contrast packet filters, proxies, and stateful inspection.
7. Identify the differences between normal and attacking traffic on a firewall.
8. Setup and configure a firewall for proper outgoing and incoming policies.
9. Determine the limitations of firewall technology and define when other security measures need to be in
   place.
10. Describe Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their role in securing networks.
11. Design and deploy VPN policy to secure remote connections and data transmissions.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the characteristics of TCP and UDP packets.
2. Describe ingress and egress filtering and when to use each.
3. Describe what a packet filter is and how it functions.
4. Describe what a proxy is and how it functions.
5. Describe what stateful inspection is and how it functions.
6. Compare and contrast packet filters, proxies, and stateful inspection.
7. Identify the differences between normal and attacking traffic on a firewall.
8. Setup and configure a firewall for proper outgoing and incoming policies.
9. Determine the limitations of firewall technology and define when other security measures need to be in
   place.
10. Describe Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their role in securing networks.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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11. Design and deploy VPN policy to secure remote connections and data transmissions.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Lab

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

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    • Lab rubric