Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr David Edward Perkins

This module predominantly uses the “Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation” section of the Cisco CCNA course and covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.

Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.

The theoretical content of this module is blended with a substantial number of practical exercises involving configuration of switches and routers. These exercises are carried out either in a networking lab using industry standard hardware or using the Cisco Packet Tracer network simulator which is provided to all students studying the Cisco based modules to facilitate practice at home.

Indicative content includes:

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol on point-to-point & broadcast multiaccess networks.
• Network security concepts
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Network Address Translation (NAT) for IPv4
• WAN access technologies
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). IPSec.
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Network design
• Network management
• Network virtualisation
• Network automation

threshold

Equivalent to 40%. Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.

excellent

Equivalent to the range 70%+. Assemble critically evaluated, relevent areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.

good

Equivalent to the range 60%-69%. Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.

1. Configure and troubleshoot ACLs and NAT

2. Explain how LANs can be linked securely

3. Explain how ACLs can be used for traffic filtering and security

4. Explain how and why NAT is implemented

5. Explain how network design can affect scalability

6. Explain the purpose and characteristics of network virtualisation

7. Configure and troubleshoot single area OSPFv2.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	eXAM/tEST		30.00
	Report		30.00
	Demo/Practice		40.00

		Hours
Lecture	The classroom sessions which take place in dedicated computer hardware networking rooms will include interactive lectures, group discussions, practical labs using network simulator or real hardware, individual and group work.	60
Private study	Most study materials are provided through the Cisco Networking Academy VLE. Other materials will be hosted or signposted on the VLE.	140

• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team

• Problem solving strategies
• Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
• Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic issues
• Knowledge of information security issues
• Specify, design or construct computer-based systems
• Recognise risk/safety for safe operation of computing equipment
• Development of general transferable skills
• Methods, techniques and tools for information modelling, management and security
• Specify, deploy, verify and maintain information systems
• Defining problems, managing design process and evaluating outcomes

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/icl-2204.html

Reading list

Core Text: Cisco CCNA v7 (available through Cisco Networking Academy)

Further Reading: Stallings, W., 2013, Data and Computer Communications. 10th ed, Pearson Tanenbaum, A and Wetherall, D, 2011, Computer Networks. 5th ed. Pearson

Websites: IETF. 2020. Internet Standards [online] Available at: https://ietf.org/standards/rfcs/

IEEE. 2020. GET 802 standards [online] Available at: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/browse/standards/get-program/page/series?id=68

Compulsory in courses:

• H115: BSc Applied Cyber Security (Degree Apprenticeship) year 2 (BSC/ACS)
• H119: BSc Applied Cyber Security (Coleg Cambria) year 2 (BSC/ACSC)